US Bridges

CO RD 166 over Bluff Creek

Good

Lauderdale County, Alabama · 0.10MI E CO Rt 87 · Structure no. 016306

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
1995 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 166 over Bluff Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 166 over Bluff Creek in Lauderdale County, Alabama. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2031. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCO RD 166
CrossesBluff Creek
Location0.10MI E CO Rt 87
RouteCounty Highway 166
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.91466, -87.90317
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (1995)
Projected traffic35 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$562,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 166 over Bluff Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 166 over Bluff 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 166 over Bluff Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (1995 count).

How long is CO RD 166 over Bluff Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 166 over Bluff Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.