CO Rt 72 over Unnamed Creek
GoodLawrence County, Alabama · 0.5MI E JCT CO Rt 327 · Structure no. 016817
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,430
- 1996 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO Rt 72 over Unnamed Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO Rt 72 over Unnamed Creek in Lawrence County, Alabama. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,430 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2036. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO Rt 72 over Unnamed Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO Rt 72 over Unnamed 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 72 over Unnamed Creek carry?
About 1,430 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.
How long is CO Rt 72 over Unnamed Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.
Who owns CO Rt 72 over Unnamed Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.