US Bridges

Lowery Rd. over Clear Creek

Good

Fayette County, Alabama · 1.5 MI NE of Bankston · Structure no. 013985

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
58
1996 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lowery Rd. over Clear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Lowery Rd. over Clear Creek in Fayette County, Alabama. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 58 vehicles a day, projected to reach 68 by 2030. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLowery Rd.
CrossesClear Creek
Location1.5 MI NE of Bankston
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.68952, -87.66322
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.7 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 traffic58 (1996)
Projected traffic68 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$540,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lowery Rd. over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lowery Rd. over Clear 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Lowery Rd. over Clear Creek carry?

About 58 vehicles per day (1996 count).

How long is Lowery Rd. over Clear Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Lowery Rd. over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.