US Bridges

CO Rt 61 over Indiancamp Creek

Good

Lauderdale County, Alabama · 0.6 MI N of Int CO 224 · Structure no. 019601

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
57 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
776
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt 61 over Indiancamp Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO Rt 61 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 776 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,153 by 2031. The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCO Rt 61
CrossesIndiancamp Creek
Location0.6 MI N of Int CO 224
RouteCounty Highway 61
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.93168, -87.62869
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating72.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic776 (2001)
Projected traffic1,153 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$561,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt 61 over Indiancamp Creek built?

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

What condition is CO Rt 61 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CO Rt 61 over Indiancamp Creek carry?

About 776 vehicles per day (2001 count).

How long is CO Rt 61 over Indiancamp Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CO Rt 61 over Indiancamp Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.