US Bridges

SR 101 over Big Nance Creek

Good

Lawrence County, Alabama · 8 M N JCT SR-101 & SR-20 · Structure no. 021510

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
380 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,693
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 101 over Big Nance Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 101 over Big Nance Creek in Lawrence County, Alabama. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,693 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,945 by 2040. The structure is 380 ft (115.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 101
CrossesBig Nance Creek
Location8 M N JCT SR-101 & SR-20
RouteState Highway 101
CountyLawrence County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.78071, -87.39379
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.8 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length380 ft (115.8 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,693 (2023)
Projected traffic6,945 by 2040
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$4.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 101 over Big Nance Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 101 over Big Nance Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 101 over Big Nance Creek carry?

About 5,693 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is SR 101 over Big Nance Creek?

The structure is 380 ft (115.8 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 101 over Big Nance Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.