US Bridges

County 200 over Burcham Creek

FairPosted for load

Lauderdale County, Alabama · 17.9 MI N JCT US 43 · Structure no. 000694

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
130 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,500
1989 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County 200 over Burcham Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County 200 over Burcham Creek in Lauderdale County, Alabama. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2031. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty 200
CrossesBurcham Creek
Location17.9 MI N JCT US 43
RouteCounty Highway 200
CountyLauderdale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.87868, -87.77369
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating28.7 US tons
Inventory rating17.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,500 (1989)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$815,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County 200 over Burcham Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is County 200 over Burcham 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does County 200 over Burcham Creek carry?

About 4,500 vehicles per day (1989 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County 200 over Burcham Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns County 200 over Burcham Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.