US Bridges

CO Rt 81 over Lindsey Creek

Good

Lauderdale County, Alabama · 0.0 MI S Int CO Rt 154 · Structure no. 020146

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
55 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
506
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt 81 over Lindsey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO Rt 81 over Lindsey Creek in Lauderdale County, Alabama. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 506 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2029. The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCO Rt 81
CrossesLindsey Creek
Location0.0 MI S Int CO Rt 154
RouteCounty Highway 81
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.92529, -87.81505
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic506 (2001)
Projected traffic210 by 2029
Trucks10%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$601,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt 81 over Lindsey Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Rt 81 over Lindsey 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CO Rt 81 over Lindsey Creek carry?

About 506 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO Rt 81 over Lindsey Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns CO Rt 81 over Lindsey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.