US Bridges

CO Rt 91 over Relief

Good

Lauderdale County, Alabama · 0.81 MI S US 72 · Structure no. 016535

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,402
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt 91 over Relief is a concrete culvert carrying CO Rt 91 over Relief in Lauderdale County, Alabama. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 1,402 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,887 by 2028. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCO Rt 91
CrossesRelief
Location0.81 MI S US 72
RouteCounty Highway 91
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.81471, -87.29466
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.6 US tons
Inventory rating49.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,402 (2001)
Projected traffic1,887 by 2028
Trucks10%
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$600,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt 91 over Relief built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Rt 91 over Relief 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 Rt 91 over Relief carry?

About 1,402 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO Rt 91 over Relief?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns CO Rt 91 over Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.