US Bridges

CO.299 over Little Butler Creek

FairPosted for load

Lauderdale County, Alabama · 1.9 MI W Int CO 61 * 11 · Structure no. 010291

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
1989 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO.299 over Little Butler Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO.299 over Little Butler Creek in Lauderdale County, Alabama. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 6 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2031. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCO.299
CrossesLittle Butler Creek
Location1.9 MI W Int CO 61 * 11
RouteCounty Highway 299
CountyLauderdale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.98959, -87.64308
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (1989)
Projected traffic150 by 2031
Trucks0%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$365,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO.299 over Little Butler Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO.299 over Little Butler 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CO.299 over Little Butler Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (1989 count).

How long is CO.299 over Little Butler Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CO.299 over Little Butler Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.