US Bridges

CO RD 187 over Bumpass Creek

Good

Lauderdale County, Alabama · 0.2 MI E Int CO RD 3 · Structure no. 020995

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
254
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 187 over Bumpass Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 187 over Bumpass Creek in Lauderdale County, Alabama. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 254 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2033. The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long and 1 ft wide.

CarriesCO RD 187
CrossesBumpass Creek
Location0.2 MI E Int CO RD 3
RouteCounty Highway 187
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.98953, -88.06785
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating69.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width1 ft (0.3 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic254 (2001)
Projected traffic40 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$371,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 187 over Bumpass Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 187 over Bumpass 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 187 over Bumpass Creek carry?

About 254 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 187 over Bumpass Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 1 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 187 over Bumpass Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.