US Bridges

CO 40 over Cypress Creek

FairPosted for load

Lowndes County, Alabama · 2MI East of CO23 CO40 Int · Structure no. 007028

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
136 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
610
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO 40 over Cypress Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying CO 40 over Cypress Creek in Lowndes County, Alabama. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 610 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 650 by 2035. The structure is 136 ft (41.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesCO 40
CrossesCypress Creek
Location2MI East of CO23 CO40 Int
RouteCounty Highway 40
CountyLowndes County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.32816, -86.67581
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length136 ft (41.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic610 (2015)
Projected traffic650 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$884,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO 40 over Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO 40 over Cypress Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does CO 40 over Cypress Creek carry?

About 610 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CO 40 over Cypress Creek?

The structure is 136 ft (41.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns CO 40 over Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.