US Bridges

SR 101 over Warren Branch

Fair

Lawrence County, Alabama · 0.03 M N JCT SR101 &SR20 · Structure no. 021586

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,820
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 101 over Warren Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR 101 over Warren Branch in Lawrence County, Alabama. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,820 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2035. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 251 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 101
CrossesWarren Branch
Location0.03 M N JCT SR101 &SR20
RouteState Highway 101
CountyLawrence County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.68183, -87.40594
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width251 ft (76.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,820 (2023)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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$2.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 101 over Warren Branch built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 101 over Warren Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 101 over Warren Branch carry?

About 2,820 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 101 over Warren Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 251 ft wide.

Who owns SR 101 over Warren Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.