US Bridges

CO Rt 12 over Eddy Creek

Good

Lawrence County, Alabama · 0.04 MI E JCT SR 33 · Structure no. 011984

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt 12 over Eddy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO Rt 12 over Eddy Creek in Lawrence County, Alabama. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2036. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCO Rt 12
CrossesEddy Creek
Location0.04 MI E JCT SR 33
RouteCounty Highway 12
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.535, -87.285
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating77.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2008)
Projected traffic400 by 2036
Trucks5%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$358,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt 12 over Eddy Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Rt 12 over Eddy 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 Rt 12 over Eddy Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CO Rt 12 over Eddy Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns CO Rt 12 over Eddy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.