US Bridges

Co. Rd. 61 over Little Butler Creek

Good

Lauderdale County, Alabama · 1.2 N Int CO RD.8 · Structure no. 020599

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
58 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
133
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Rd. 61 over Little Butler Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Co. Rd. 61 over Little Butler Creek in Lauderdale County, Alabama. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 133 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 193 by 2032. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCo. Rd. 61
CrossesLittle Butler Creek
Location1.2 N Int CO RD.8
RouteCounty Highway 61
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.98196, -87.61613
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic133 (2001)
Projected traffic193 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$378,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Rd. 61 over Little Butler Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Rd. 61 over Little Butler 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 2024.

How much traffic does Co. Rd. 61 over Little Butler Creek carry?

About 133 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Co. Rd. 61 over Little Butler Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Rd. 61 over Little Butler Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.