US Bridges

Salem Road over Lynch Creek

Good

Clay County, Alabama · Near Harkins Cross Roads · Structure no. 019273

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
68
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Salem Road over Lynch Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Salem Road over Lynch Creek in Clay County, Alabama. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 68 vehicles a day, projected to reach 102 by 2036. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSalem Road
CrossesLynch Creek
LocationNear Harkins Cross Roads
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClay County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.20959, -85.86127
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionFebruary 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating68.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic68 (2016)
Projected traffic102 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$532,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Salem Road over Lynch Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Salem Road over Lynch 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Salem Road over Lynch Creek carry?

About 68 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Salem Road over Lynch Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Salem Road over Lynch Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.