US Bridges

Lidar RD over Trib to Indian Creek

PoorPosted for load

Madison County, Alabama · West of Morris RD · Structure no. DAPAMCRED0VBC77

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2018 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Lidar RD over Trib to Indian Creek is a steel culvert carrying Lidar RD over Trib to Indian Creek in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2046. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long.

CarriesLidar RD
CrossesTrib to Indian Creek
LocationWest of Morris RD
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.64832, -86.66762
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating5 US tons
Inventory rating3.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2018)
Projected traffic2,500 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lidar RD over Trib to Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lidar RD over Trib to Indian Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Lidar RD over Trib to Indian Creek carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Lidar RD over Trib to Indian Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.9 m).

Who owns Lidar RD over Trib to Indian Creek?

It is owned by the Army.