US Bridges

Lamhatty Lane over Tiawasee Creek

Fair

Baldwin County, Alabama · .3 Mi.West of CO RD 13 · Structure no. 020478

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
33
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lamhatty Lane over Tiawasee Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Lamhatty Lane over Tiawasee Creek in Baldwin County, Alabama. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 33 vehicles a day, projected to reach 58 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesLamhatty Lane
CrossesTiawasee Creek
Location.3 Mi.West of CO RD 13
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBaldwin County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.63075, -87.8745
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating40.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33 (2023)
Projected traffic58 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$518,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lamhatty Lane over Tiawasee Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lamhatty Lane over Tiawasee Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does Lamhatty Lane over Tiawasee Creek carry?

About 33 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Lamhatty Lane over Tiawasee Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Lamhatty Lane over Tiawasee Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.