Larkin Sullivan R over Copeland Creek
FairPosted for loadMadison County, Alabama · 0.2 MI N JCT CO RD 142 · Structure no. 000050
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 1991 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Larkin Sullivan R over Copeland Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Larkin Sullivan R over Copeland Creek in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 312 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Larkin Sullivan R over Copeland Creek built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is Larkin Sullivan R over Copeland 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Larkin Sullivan R over Copeland Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (1991 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Larkin Sullivan R over Copeland Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Larkin Sullivan R over Copeland Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.