US Bridges

Windwood Dr. over Lawler Branch

Fair

Madison County, Alabama · 0.1 MI N JCT CO RD 332 · Structure no. 010634

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
350
1992 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Windwood Dr. over Lawler Branch is a masonry culvert carrying Windwood Dr. over Lawler Branch in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 5 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 353 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWindwood Dr.
CrossesLawler Branch
Location0.1 MI N JCT CO RD 332
RouteCounty Highway 318
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.74882, -86.48239
Functional classRural Local

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (1992)
Projected traffic353 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$470,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Windwood Dr. over Lawler Branch built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Windwood Dr. over 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Windwood Dr. over Lawler Branch carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Windwood Dr. over Lawler Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Windwood Dr. over Lawler Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.