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CR 291 over Lindsey Creek

Good

Lauderdale County, Alabama · .4 MI N. of CO RD 6 · Structure no. 021601

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20
1989 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 291 over Lindsey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 291 over Lindsey 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2031. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 291
CrossesLindsey Creek
Location.4 MI N. of CO RD 6
RouteCounty Highway 291
CountyLauderdale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.90808, -87.7974
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 inspectionJuly 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (1989)
Projected traffic40 by 2031
Trucks1%
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$334,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 291 over Lindsey Creek built?

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

What condition is CR 291 over Lindsey 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 2024.

How much traffic does CR 291 over Lindsey Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (1989 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 291 over Lindsey Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CR 291 over Lindsey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.