US Bridges

CO RD 76 over 1st Creek

Good

Lauderdale County, Alabama · 1 MI W ST Rt 207 · Structure no. 020392

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
71 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
292
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 76 over 1st Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 76 over 1st 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 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 292 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 434 by 2032. The structure is 71 ft (21.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCO RD 76
Crosses1st Creek
Location1 MI W ST Rt 207
RouteCounty Highway 76
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.88756, -87.29915
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 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length71 ft (21.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic292 (2001)
Projected traffic434 by 2032
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$641,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 76 over 1st Creek built?

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

What condition is CO RD 76 over 1st 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 RD 76 over 1st Creek carry?

About 292 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 76 over 1st Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 76 over 1st Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.