US Bridges

County Route #50 over Corum Hollow Branch

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Lauderdale County, Alabama · 1.4 MI E S.R. #101 · Structure no. 017917

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
120
1989 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route #50 over Corum Hollow Branch is a concrete culvert carrying County Route #50 over Corum Hollow Branch in Lauderdale County, Alabama. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 120 vehicles a day, projected to reach 178 by 2030. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route #50
CrossesCorum Hollow Branch
Location1.4 MI E S.R. #101
RouteCounty Highway 50
CountyLauderdale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.90751, -87.35682
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (1989)
Projected traffic178 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$442,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route #50 over Corum Hollow Branch built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route #50 over Corum Hollow Branch 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does County Route #50 over Corum Hollow Branch carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (1989 count).

How long is County Route #50 over Corum Hollow Branch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns County Route #50 over Corum Hollow Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.