US Bridges

Co. Rd. 41 over Lick Creek

Good

Franklin County, Alabama · 1.4 MI S. JCT SR24 · Structure no. 017692

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
168
1993 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Rd. 41 over Lick Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Co. Rd. 41 over Lick Creek in Franklin County, Alabama. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 168 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 276 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Rd. 41
CrossesLick Creek
Location1.4 MI S. JCT SR24
RouteCounty Highway 41
CountyFranklin County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.47198, -87.8896
Functional classRural Major 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating78.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck81 ft (24.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic168 (1993)
Projected traffic276 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$271,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Rd. 41 over Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Rd. 41 over Lick 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 2024.

How much traffic does Co. Rd. 41 over Lick Creek carry?

About 168 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Co. Rd. 41 over Lick Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Rd. 41 over Lick Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.