US Bridges

CO RD 40 over Creek

Fair

Lowndes County, Alabama · 7MI W of CO RD 23 · Structure no. 016704

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 40 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 40 over Creek in Lowndes County, Alabama. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2031. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCO RD 40
CrossesCreek
Location7MI W of CO RD 23
RouteCounty Highway 40
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.29854, -86.80681
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2003)
Projected traffic500 by 2031
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$347,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 40 over Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 40 over 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does CO RD 40 over Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 40 over Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CO RD 40 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.