US Bridges

County RD 10 over Cypress Creek Relief

Good

Lauderdale County, Alabama · .2 MI West of SR 157 · Structure no. 020982

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
565
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 10 over Cypress Creek Relief is a concrete channel beam carrying County RD 10 over Cypress Creek Relief 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 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 565 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 840 by 2036. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCounty RD 10
CrossesCypress Creek Relief
Location.2 MI West of SR 157
RouteCounty Highway 10
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.99057, -87.81698
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 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$967,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 10 over Cypress Creek Relief built?

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

What condition is County RD 10 over Cypress Creek Relief 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 County RD 10 over Cypress Creek Relief carry?

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

How long is County RD 10 over Cypress Creek Relief?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 10 over Cypress Creek Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.