US Bridges

County Road 135 over Indiancamp Creek

Good

Lauderdale County, Alabama · 0.5MI East JCT CO 61 · Structure no. 019217

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 135 over Indiancamp Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 135 over Indiancamp Creek in Lauderdale County, Alabama. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 550 vehicles a day, projected to reach 820 by 2028. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 135
CrossesIndiancamp Creek
Location0.5MI East JCT CO 61
RouteCounty Highway 135
CountyLauderdale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.92162, -87.62099
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2004)
Projected traffic820 by 2028
Trucks0%
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$757,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 135 over Indiancamp Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 135 over Indiancamp 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does County Road 135 over Indiancamp Creek carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2004 count).

How long is County Road 135 over Indiancamp Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 135 over Indiancamp Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.