CO Rt 41 over Little Cypress Creek
FairPosted for loadLauderdale County, Alabama · 1.2 MI E Int Al 20 · Structure no. 002008
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 125 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 455
- 1989 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO Rt 41 over Little Cypress Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO Rt 41 over Little Cypress Creek in Lauderdale County, Alabama. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 455 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 910 by 2030. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO Rt 41 over Little Cypress Creek built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO Rt 41 over Little Cypress 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 CO Rt 41 over Little Cypress Creek carry?
About 455 vehicles per day (1989 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is CO Rt 41 over Little Cypress Creek?
The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns CO Rt 41 over Little Cypress Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.