US Bridges

CO RD 114 over Threet Creek

Good

Lauderdale County, Alabama · .1 N.E. of CO RD 143 · Structure no. 020368

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
65
1989 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 114 over Threet Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 114 over Threet Creek in Lauderdale County, Alabama. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 65 vehicles a day, projected to reach 130 by 2030. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCO RD 114
CrossesThreet Creek
Location.1 N.E. of CO RD 143
RouteCounty Highway 114
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.9811, -87.85252
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (1989)
Projected traffic130 by 2030
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$399,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 114 over Threet Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 114 over Threet 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 114 over Threet Creek carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (1989 count).

How long is CO RD 114 over Threet Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 114 over Threet Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.