CO Rt 51 over Simpson Branch
GoodLauderdale County, Alabama · 0.1 MI N Int US 72 · Structure no. 000989
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 330
- 1993 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO Rt 51 over Simpson Branch is a concrete culvert carrying CO Rt 51 over Simpson Branch in Lauderdale County, Alabama. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 330 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 650 by 2028. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO Rt 51 over Simpson Branch built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO Rt 51 over Simpson Branch 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 2025.
How much traffic does CO Rt 51 over Simpson Branch carry?
About 330 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is CO Rt 51 over Simpson Branch?
The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns CO Rt 51 over Simpson Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.