US Bridges

CO Rt 90 over Second Creek

Good

Lauderdale County, Alabama · 0.7MI W Int CO 1 · Structure no. 016740

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
280 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
304
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt 90 over Second Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO Rt 90 over Second Creek 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 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 304 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 401 by 2031. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCO Rt 90
CrossesSecond Creek
Location0.7MI W Int CO 1
RouteCounty Highway 90
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.95344, -88.02913
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.7 US tons
Inventory rating50.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic304 (2001)
Projected traffic401 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$2.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt 90 over Second Creek built?

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

What condition is CO Rt 90 over Second 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CO Rt 90 over Second Creek carry?

About 304 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO Rt 90 over Second Creek?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CO Rt 90 over Second Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.