US Bridges

CO 76 over Second Creek

Good

Lauderdale County, Alabama · 1 MI East SR 101 · Structure no. 021405

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
220 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
368
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO 76 over Second Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO 76 over Second Creek in Lauderdale County, Alabama. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 368 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 547 by 2038. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCO 76
CrossesSecond Creek
Location1 MI East SR 101
RouteCounty Highway 76
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.88554, -87.3737
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic368 (2018)
Projected traffic547 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 CO 76 over Second Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO 76 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CO 76 over Second Creek carry?

About 368 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO 76 over Second Creek?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CO 76 over Second Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.