US Bridges

CO RD 54 over Unnamed Creek

Good

Lowndes County, Alabama · 3 MI West of CO Line · Structure no. 013965

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 54 over Unnamed Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 54 over Unnamed Creek in Lowndes County, Alabama. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2031. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCO RD 54
CrossesUnnamed Creek
Location3 MI West of CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 54
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.33011, -86.53547
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating60.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2003)
Projected traffic700 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$529,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 54 over Unnamed Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 54 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does CO RD 54 over Unnamed Creek carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 54 over Unnamed Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns CO RD 54 over Unnamed Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.