US Bridges

_cr 72 over _spillway Drainage

Good

Lee County, Alabama · _ · Structure no. 021597

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,137
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

_cr 72 over _spillway Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying _cr 72 over _spillway Drainage in Lee County, Alabama. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 4,137 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,072 by 2041. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 54 ft wide.

Carries_cr 72
Crosses_spillway Drainage
Location_
RouteCity Street 72
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.65795, -85.53712
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating72.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,137 (2021)
Projected traffic6,072 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$723,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was _cr 72 over _spillway Drainage built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is _cr 72 over _spillway Drainage 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does _cr 72 over _spillway Drainage carry?

About 4,137 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is _cr 72 over _spillway Drainage?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns _cr 72 over _spillway Drainage?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.