US Bridges

County RD 10 over Cypress Creek

Good

Lauderdale County, Alabama · .1 West of SR 157 · Structure no. 020980

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
565
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 10 over Cypress Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 10 over Cypress Creek in Lauderdale County, Alabama. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 565 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 840 by 2036. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 10
CrossesCypress Creek
Location.1 West of SR 157
RouteCounty Highway 10
CountyLauderdale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.99069, -87.815
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating91.8 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic565 (2016)
Projected traffic840 by 2036
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 10 over Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 10 over Cypress 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does County RD 10 over Cypress Creek carry?

About 565 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is County RD 10 over Cypress Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 10 over Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.