US Bridges

Veterans Dr. over Sweet Water Creek

Fair

Lauderdale County, Alabama · 0.1 M W JCT SR157 & Vet · Structure no. 019404

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
58 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,178
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Veterans Dr. over Sweet Water Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Veterans Dr. over Sweet Water Creek in Lauderdale County, Alabama. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 6,178 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,392 by 2028. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesVeterans Dr.
CrossesSweet Water Creek
Location0.1 M W JCT SR157 & Vet
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLauderdale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.80225, -87.65444
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,178 (2023)
Projected traffic16,392 by 2028
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$3.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Veterans Dr. over Sweet Water Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Veterans Dr. over Sweet Water Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Veterans Dr. over Sweet Water Creek carry?

About 6,178 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Veterans Dr. over Sweet Water Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Veterans Dr. over Sweet Water Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.