CO Rt 91 over Elam Creek
GoodLawrence County, Alabama · 0.7 MI W JCT CO Rt 190 · Structure no. 015481
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 40 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 1993 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO Rt 91 over Elam Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO Rt 91 over Elam Creek in Lawrence County, Alabama. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 125 by 2036. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO Rt 91 over Elam Creek built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO Rt 91 over Elam 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does CO Rt 91 over Elam Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (1993 count).
How long is CO Rt 91 over Elam Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns CO Rt 91 over Elam Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.