US Bridges

CO 50 over Anderson Creek

Good

Lauderdale County, Alabama · .1 M E Int CO 50 * Al 207 · Structure no. 012030

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
150
1989 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO 50 over Anderson Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO 50 over Anderson Creek in Lauderdale County, Alabama. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2030. The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCO 50
CrossesAnderson Creek
Location.1 M E Int CO 50 * Al 207
RouteCounty Highway 50
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.92083, -87.27137
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.3 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (1989)
Projected traffic300 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$512,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO 50 over Anderson Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO 50 over Anderson Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does CO 50 over Anderson Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (1989 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO 50 over Anderson Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns CO 50 over Anderson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.