US Bridges

Lantern Pointe Way over Copper Creek Branch

Good

Madison County, Alabama · 0.1 MI W Old Railroad Bed · Structure no. 021650

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
63 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lantern Pointe Way over Copper Creek Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Lantern Pointe Way over Copper Creek Branch in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2043. The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesLantern Pointe Way
CrossesCopper Creek Branch
Location0.1 MI W Old Railroad Bed
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.80086, -86.78414
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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.4 US tons
Inventory rating58.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2023)
Projected traffic80 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lantern Pointe Way over Copper Creek Branch built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lantern Pointe Way over Copper Creek Branch 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Lantern Pointe Way over Copper Creek Branch carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Lantern Pointe Way over Copper Creek Branch?

The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Lantern Pointe Way over Copper Creek Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.