US Bridges

CO 70 over Anderson Creek

Fair

Lauderdale County, Alabama · 1.5 MI NE Int US 72 · Structure no. 011031

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
402 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
170
1989 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO 70 over Anderson Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CO 70 over Anderson Creek in Lauderdale County, Alabama. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 98 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 170 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 340 by 2030. The structure is 402 ft (122.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCO 70
CrossesAnderson Creek
Location1.5 MI NE Int US 72
RouteCounty Highway 70
CountyLauderdale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.82331, -87.24235
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans13
Design loadH 15
Structure length402 ft (122.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (1989)
Projected traffic340 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$2.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO 70 over Anderson Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is CO 70 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 70 over Anderson Creek carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (1989 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO 70 over Anderson Creek?

The structure is 402 ft (122.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CO 70 over Anderson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.