CO Rt 5 over Burcham Creek
GoodLauderdale County, Alabama · 0.2MI S SR 20 · Structure no. 016542
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 153
- 1989 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO Rt 5 over Burcham Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO Rt 5 over Burcham 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 153 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 190 by 2031. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO Rt 5 over Burcham Creek built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO Rt 5 over Burcham 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 Rt 5 over Burcham Creek carry?
About 153 vehicles per day (1989 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is CO Rt 5 over Burcham Creek?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns CO Rt 5 over Burcham Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.