US Bridges

Lum RD CO33-CO45 over Lake Creek

Good

Lowndes County, Alabama · 4 MI West of CO RD 33 · Structure no. 014092

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lum RD CO33-CO45 over Lake Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Lum RD CO33-CO45 over Lake Creek in Lowndes County, Alabama. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2028. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesLum RD CO33-CO45
CrossesLake Creek
Location4 MI West of CO RD 33
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.07764, -86.62711
Functional classUrban 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 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating49.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 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 traffic125 (2003)
Projected traffic200 by 2028
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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$385,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lum RD CO33-CO45 over Lake Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lum RD CO33-CO45 over Lake 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 Lum RD CO33-CO45 over Lake Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lum RD CO33-CO45 over Lake Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Lum RD CO33-CO45 over Lake Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.