Alabama county bridges planning study

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded Lauderdale County Commission a $320,000 Project Grant on July 2, 2025, under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205). This award funds a comprehensive planning study to evaluate the feasibility of replacing and rehabilitating 33 bridges across 31 counties throughout Alabama. The grant supports the critical infrastructure assessment and planning activities necessary to identify the most viable approaches for addressing bridge conditions across the multi-county region.

As a planning-focused project, this award falls within the eligible activities of the Highway Planning and Construction program, which authorizes federal support for transportation infrastructure planning and related studies. The study will provide the technical foundation and feasibility analysis required for subsequent bridge rehabilitation and replacement projects, enabling Lauderdale County and the broader region to prioritize resources and develop informed strategies for addressing infrastructure needs across Alabama's bridge inventory.

Project description

Evaluation of feasibility of replacing and rehabilitating 33 bridges across 31 counties in alabama.