US Bridges

Laurel Creek Road over Lipschogee Creek

Fair

Elmore County, Alabama · Sec 35 T20N R18E · Structure no. 013421

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
280
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Laurel Creek Road over Lipschogee Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Laurel Creek Road over Lipschogee Creek in Elmore County, Alabama. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 280 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2030. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesLaurel Creek Road
CrossesLipschogee Creek
LocationSec 35 T20N R18E
RouteCounty Highway 334
CountyElmore County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.67333, -86.24
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 inspectionJuly 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 rating96.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (1998)
Projected traffic300 by 2030
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$664,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Laurel Creek Road over Lipschogee Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Laurel Creek Road over Lipschogee 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Laurel Creek Road over Lipschogee Creek carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Laurel Creek Road over Lipschogee Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Laurel Creek Road over Lipschogee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.