US Bridges

Ligon Springs RD over Cook Creek

Fair

Colbert County, Alabama · 2450 Ligon Springs RD · Structure no. 016650

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
634
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ligon Springs RD over Cook Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ligon Springs RD over Cook Creek in Colbert County, Alabama. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 634 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 751 by 2044. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLigon Springs RD
CrossesCook Creek
Location2450 Ligon Springs RD
RouteCounty Highway 18
CountyColbert County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.58082, -87.72749
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 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 traffic634 (2006)
Projected traffic751 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a toll 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$1.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ligon Springs RD over Cook Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ligon Springs RD over Cook 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Ligon Springs RD over Cook Creek carry?

About 634 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ligon Springs RD over Cook Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Ligon Springs RD over Cook Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.