US Bridges

Co.Rt. 95 over Dement Creek

Good

Lauderdale County, Alabama · 0.1 MI N Int. CO.26 · Structure no. 018139

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
68 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
1989 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co.Rt. 95 over Dement Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Co.Rt. 95 over Dement Creek in Lauderdale County, Alabama. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2028. The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCo.Rt. 95
CrossesDement Creek
Location0.1 MI N Int. CO.26
RouteCounty Highway 95
CountyLauderdale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.85277, -87.23542
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 inspectionMarch 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating62.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length68 ft (20.8 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1989)
Projected traffic200 by 2028
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$725,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co.Rt. 95 over Dement Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co.Rt. 95 over Dement 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Co.Rt. 95 over Dement Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1989 count).

How long is Co.Rt. 95 over Dement Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Co.Rt. 95 over Dement Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.