SR 101
Carrying SR 101 over TENNESSEE RIVER
ON WHEELER DAM, Lawrence, Alabama
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: SR 101
The SR 101 bridge in Lawrence, Alabama carries SR 101 over TENNESSEE RIVER. It was built in 1937, making it 89 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1962, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 1981.2 meters (6500 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 5,358 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Alabama bridges. It is owned and maintained by Tennessee Valley Authority.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 23.9 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How SR 101 compares
Live comparison across Alabama.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1937
- Last Reconstructed
- 1962
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 1981.2 m (6500 ft)
- Deck Width
- 7.8 m (26 ft)
- Owner
- Tennessee Valley Authority
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 5,358 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000001014002450
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SR 101 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare SR 101 against other structures in Lawrence and across Alabama. Alabama bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for SR 101?
SR 101 in Lawrence, Alabama has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is SR 101 inspected?
SR 101's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 5,358 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SR 101 is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for SR 101?
SR 101 has an NBI inventory load rating of 23.9 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining SR 101?
SR 101 is owned and maintained by Tennessee Valley Authority.
How old is SR 101 and does age affect safety?
SR 101 was built in 1937, making it 89 years old and last reconstructed in 1962.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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