US Bridges

CO RD 71 over Camp Creek

Good

Lauderdale County, Alabama · 5 MI Int US 72 · Structure no. 015682

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
550
1993 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 71 over Camp Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 71 over Camp Creek in Lauderdale County, Alabama. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 550 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2030. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCO RD 71
CrossesCamp Creek
Location5 MI Int US 72
RouteCounty Highway 71
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.90426, -87.4547
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (1993)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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$625,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 71 over Camp Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 71 over Camp 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does CO RD 71 over Camp Creek carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 71 over Camp Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 71 over Camp Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.