US Bridges

Unpaved RD over Manbone Creek

PoorPosted for load

Lauderdale County, Alabama · 0.1 MI E CO 90 · Structure no. 001538

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
124 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
40
1989 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Unpaved RD over Manbone Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Unpaved RD over Manbone Creek in Lauderdale County, Alabama. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2031. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesUnpaved RD
CrossesManbone Creek
Location0.1 MI E CO 90
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLauderdale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.95616, -88.02426
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating6 US tons
Inventory rating4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (1989)
Projected traffic80 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$675,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Unpaved RD over Manbone Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is Unpaved RD over Manbone Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does Unpaved RD over Manbone Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (1989 count).

How long is Unpaved RD over Manbone Creek?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Unpaved RD over Manbone Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.