US Bridges

CO RD 23 over Troublesome Creek

Good

Lawrence County, Alabama · Mt. Hope Cr. 23 · Structure no. 019020

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
340
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 23 over Troublesome Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 23 over Troublesome Creek in Lawrence County, Alabama. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 340 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 380 by 2034. The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCO RD 23
CrossesTroublesome Creek
LocationMt. Hope Cr. 23
RouteCounty Highway 23
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.43833, -87.525
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.7 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic340 (2003)
Projected traffic380 by 2034
Trucks5%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$560,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 23 over Troublesome Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 23 over Troublesome 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CO RD 23 over Troublesome Creek carry?

About 340 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 23 over Troublesome Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 23 over Troublesome Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.