US Bridges

Lagrange RD over Poplar Creek

Fair

Colbert County, Alabama · Lagrange RD N Clement RD · Structure no. 016107

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
780
1993 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lagrange RD over Poplar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Lagrange RD over Poplar Creek in Colbert County, Alabama. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 780 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,150 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLagrange RD
CrossesPoplar Creek
LocationLagrange RD N Clement RD
RouteCounty Highway 57
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.5864, -87.56106
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating60.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic780 (1993)
Projected traffic2,150 by 2041
Trucks10%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$606,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lagrange RD over Poplar Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lagrange RD over Poplar 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Lagrange RD over Poplar Creek carry?

About 780 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Lagrange RD over Poplar Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Lagrange RD over Poplar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.