US Bridges

CO RD 57 over Breakfast Creek

Good

Autauga County, Alabama · Int 57 and 85 · Structure no. 016660

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
725
1994 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 57 over Breakfast Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 57 over Breakfast Creek in Autauga County, Alabama. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 725 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,467 by 2029. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCO RD 57
CrossesBreakfast Creek
LocationInt 57 and 85
RouteCounty Highway 57
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.48119, -86.50334
Functional classRural Major 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.6 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic725 (1994)
Projected traffic1,467 by 2029
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$647,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 57 over Breakfast Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 57 over Breakfast 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does CO RD 57 over Breakfast Creek carry?

About 725 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 57 over Breakfast Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns CO RD 57 over Breakfast Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.