US Bridges

Lost Creek RD over Lost Reed Creek

Fair

Lamar County, Alabama · 3.5 Mi. W. Ala. 17 · Structure no. 009948

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lost Creek RD over Lost Reed Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Lost Creek RD over Lost Reed Creek in Lamar County, Alabama. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 178 by 2036. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLost Creek RD
CrossesLost Reed Creek
Location3.5 Mi. W. Ala. 17
RouteCounty Highway 35
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.94061, -88.20258
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.8 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 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 traffic120 (2016)
Projected traffic178 by 2036
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$331,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lost Creek RD over Lost Reed Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lost Creek RD over Lost Reed 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Lost Creek RD over Lost Reed Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lost Creek RD over Lost Reed Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Lost Creek RD over Lost Reed Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.