US Bridges

CR # 40 over Channel on Lake Dannelly

Good

Wilcox County, Alabama · 0.6 MI North of AL-28 · Structure no. 021380

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR # 40 over Channel on Lake Dannelly is a concrete channel beam carrying CR # 40 over Channel on Lake Dannelly in Wilcox County, Alabama. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 110 by 2036. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 25 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR # 40
CrossesChannel on Lake Dannelly
Location0.6 MI North of AL-28
RouteCounty Highway 137
CountyWilcox County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.12316, -87.38446
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.2 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2016)
Projected traffic110 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$717,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR # 40 over Channel on Lake Dannelly built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR # 40 over Channel on Lake Dannelly 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does CR # 40 over Channel on Lake Dannelly carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is CR # 40 over Channel on Lake Dannelly?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR # 40 over Channel on Lake Dannelly?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.