US Bridges

CO 48 over Lost Creek

Good

Cleburne County, Alabama · 0.2 MI East of CR 95 · Structure no. 019134

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
480
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO 48 over Lost Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO 48 over Lost Creek in Cleburne County, Alabama. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 480 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 725 by 2035. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCO 48
CrossesLost Creek
Location0.2 MI East of CR 95
RouteCounty Highway 48
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.57981, -85.33861
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic480 (2004)
Projected traffic725 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$592,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO 48 over Lost Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO 48 over Lost 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 CO 48 over Lost Creek carry?

About 480 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO 48 over Lost Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns CO 48 over Lost Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.