US Bridges

CO 05 over Lynch Creek

Fair

Clay County, Alabama · 0.5 MI N. Intersect. 22 · Structure no. 007626

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
879
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO 05 over Lynch Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO 05 over Lynch Creek in Clay County, Alabama. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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 5 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 879 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,306 by 2036. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCO 05
CrossesLynch Creek
Location0.5 MI N. Intersect. 22
RouteCounty Highway 4
CountyClay County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.20406, -85.84556
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic879 (2016)
Projected traffic1,306 by 2036
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$400,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO 05 over Lynch Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO 05 over Lynch 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CO 05 over Lynch Creek carry?

About 879 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CO 05 over Lynch Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CO 05 over Lynch Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.