US Bridges

_cr 54 over _bumpus Creek

Good

Lauderdale County, Alabama · .1 MI East of Co. 14 · Structure no. 021528

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
58 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
42
1989 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

_cr 54 over _bumpus Creek is a concrete culvert carrying _cr 54 over _bumpus 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 42 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 84 by 2031. The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries_cr 54
Crosses_bumpus Creek
Location.1 MI East of Co. 14
RouteCounty Highway 54
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.95578, -88.07157
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.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating70.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42 (1989)
Projected traffic84 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$439,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was _cr 54 over _bumpus Creek built?

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

What condition is _cr 54 over _bumpus 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does _cr 54 over _bumpus Creek carry?

About 42 vehicles per day (1989 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is _cr 54 over _bumpus Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns _cr 54 over _bumpus Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.