US Bridges

CO Rt 73 over Keithly Branch

Good

Lauderdale County, Alabama · 0.9 MI N Int CO 47 · Structure no. 018552

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
561
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt 73 over Keithly Branch is a concrete culvert carrying CO Rt 73 over Keithly Branch in Lauderdale County, Alabama. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 561 vehicles a day, projected to reach 834 by 2030. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCO Rt 73
CrossesKeithly Branch
Location0.9 MI N Int CO 47
RouteCounty Highway 37
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.93681, -87.55846
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 inspectionFebruary 2025
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.9 US tons
Inventory rating55.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic561 (2002)
Projected traffic834 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$528,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt 73 over Keithly Branch built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Rt 73 over Keithly 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does CO Rt 73 over Keithly Branch carry?

About 561 vehicles per day (2002 count).

How long is CO Rt 73 over Keithly Branch?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns CO Rt 73 over Keithly Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.