US Bridges

SR 73 over Lively Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Alabama · 2.9 MI N JCT SR71 * SR73 · Structure no. 014621

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,387
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 73 over Lively Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 73 over Lively Creek in Jackson County, Alabama. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 2,387 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,342 by 2041. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 73
CrossesLively Creek
Location2.9 MI N JCT SR71 * SR73
RouteState Highway 73
CountyJackson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.89507, -85.62109
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 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 traffic2,387 (2021)
Projected traffic3,342 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 73 over Lively Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 73 over Lively 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 73 over Lively Creek carry?

About 2,387 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 73 over Lively Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns SR 73 over Lively Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.