US Bridges

CO.RD.55 over Indian Creek

Good

Autauga County, Alabama · Bethsalem Rd. · Structure no. 015296

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
65
1988 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO.RD.55 over Indian Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO.RD.55 over Indian Creek in Autauga County, Alabama. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 65 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2030. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCO.RD.55
CrossesIndian Creek
LocationBethsalem Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 55
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.69402, -86.66686
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.7 US tons
Inventory rating37.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (1988)
Projected traffic75 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$598,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO.RD.55 over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO.RD.55 over Indian Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CO.RD.55 over Indian Creek carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (1988 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO.RD.55 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns CO.RD.55 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.