US Bridges

County Lake RD over So Fork Lawler Branch

Fair

Madison County, Alabama · 0.5 MI FAP 116 · Structure no. 002501

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
520
1990 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Lake RD over So Fork Lawler Branch is a concrete slab carrying County Lake RD over So Fork Lawler Branch in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 520 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 780 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Lake RD
CrossesSo Fork Lawler Branch
Location0.5 MI FAP 116
RouteCounty Highway 469
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.84353, -86.4543
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic520 (1990)
Projected traffic780 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$266,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Lake RD over So Fork Lawler Branch built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Lake RD over So Fork Lawler 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does County Lake RD over So Fork Lawler Branch carry?

About 520 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is County Lake RD over So Fork Lawler Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns County Lake RD over So Fork Lawler Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.