CO Rt 55 over First Creek
GoodLauderdale County, Alabama · 0.8 Miles W of Al 207 · Structure no. 020538
- Built
- 2011
- 14 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 102 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 464
- 2001 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO Rt 55 over First Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO Rt 55 over First Creek in Lauderdale County, Alabama. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 464 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 689 by 2032. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO Rt 55 over First Creek built?
It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO Rt 55 over First 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 2023.
How much traffic does CO Rt 55 over First Creek carry?
About 464 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is CO Rt 55 over First Creek?
The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns CO Rt 55 over First Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.