US Bridges

Cody RD over Luxapallila Tributary

Fair

Lamar County, Alabama · 2.3 Mi. N.E. Co. Rd. 49 · Structure no. 004747

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cody RD over Luxapallila Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying Cody RD over Luxapallila Tributary in Lamar County, Alabama. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older 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 5 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 193 by 2036. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCody RD
CrossesLuxapallila Tributary
Location2.3 Mi. N.E. Co. Rd. 49
RouteCounty Highway 41
CountyLamar County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.62173, -87.96843
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2016)
Projected traffic193 by 2036
Trucks13%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$376,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cody RD over Luxapallila Tributary built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cody RD over Luxapallila Tributary 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Cody RD over Luxapallila Tributary carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Cody RD over Luxapallila Tributary?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns Cody RD over Luxapallila Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.