US Bridges

C0 55 over Unamed Creek

Good

Cleburne County, Alabama · Approx. 2 MI West of CR49 · Structure no. 018222

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C0 55 over Unamed Creek is a concrete culvert carrying C0 55 over Unamed Creek in Cleburne County, Alabama. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 220 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 415 by 2035. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesC0 55
CrossesUnamed Creek
LocationApprox. 2 MI West of CR49
RouteCounty Highway 55
CountyCleburne County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.85861, -85.50858
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: 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 rating86.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2005)
Projected traffic415 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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$471,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C0 55 over Unamed Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is C0 55 over Unamed 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 2024.

How much traffic does C0 55 over Unamed Creek carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is C0 55 over Unamed Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns C0 55 over Unamed Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.