CO Rt 48 over Little Bluewater Creek
FairLauderdale County, Alabama · 1 MI N of Int. 48 * 160 · Structure no. 001586
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 110
- 1989 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO Rt 48 over Little Bluewater Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying CO Rt 48 over Little Bluewater 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 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2028. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO Rt 48 over Little Bluewater Creek built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO Rt 48 over Little Bluewater 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does CO Rt 48 over Little Bluewater Creek carry?
About 110 vehicles per day (1989 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is CO Rt 48 over Little Bluewater Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns CO Rt 48 over Little Bluewater Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.