US Bridges

West Lacon Road over Jones Branch

Fair

Morgan County, Alabama · 2 MI N. Cullman County · Structure no. 017540

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
290
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Lacon Road over Jones Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying West Lacon Road over Jones Branch in Morgan County, Alabama. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 290 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 604 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Lacon Road
CrossesJones Branch
Location2 MI N. Cullman County
RouteCounty Highway B0047
CountyMorgan County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.34044, -86.94566
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic290 (2007)
Projected traffic604 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$402,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Lacon Road over Jones Branch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Lacon Road over Jones 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does West Lacon Road over Jones Branch carry?

About 290 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is West Lacon Road over Jones Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns West Lacon Road over Jones Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.