US Bridges

CO 93 over Anderson Creek

Fair

Lauderdale County, Alabama · 50 Ft N SR 207 · Structure no. 003115

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
98 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
180
1989 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO 93 over Anderson Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying CO 93 over Anderson Creek in Lauderdale County, Alabama. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2030. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCO 93
CrossesAnderson Creek
Location50 Ft N SR 207
RouteCounty Highway 93
CountyLauderdale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.9303, -87.26052
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating26.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (1989)
Projected traffic360 by 2030
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$644,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO 93 over Anderson Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO 93 over Anderson 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 93 over Anderson Creek carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (1989 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO 93 over Anderson Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns CO 93 over Anderson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.