US Bridges

Co. Rd. 489 over Second Creek

Good

Lauderdale County, Alabama · 1.4 MI N. Int SR 101 · Structure no. 021014

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
89 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
414
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Rd. 489 over Second Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Co. Rd. 489 over Second 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 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 414 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 615 by 2035. The structure is 89 ft (27.2 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Rd. 489
CrossesSecond Creek
Location1.4 MI N. Int SR 101
RouteCounty Highway 489
CountyLauderdale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.99339, -87.35071
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length89 ft (27.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic414 (2016)
Projected traffic615 by 2035
Trucks9%
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$2.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Rd. 489 over Second Creek built?

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

What condition is Co. Rd. 489 over Second 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Co. Rd. 489 over Second Creek carry?

About 414 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Co. Rd. 489 over Second Creek?

The structure is 89 ft (27.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Rd. 489 over Second Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.