US Bridges

West Lacon Road over Herrin Creek

Good

Morgan County, Alabama · 2.0 MI North HWY 157 · Structure no. 017884

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Lacon Road over Herrin Creek is a concrete culvert carrying West Lacon Road over Herrin Creek in Morgan County, Alabama. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 462 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWest Lacon Road
CrossesHerrin Creek
Location2.0 MI North HWY 157
RouteCounty Highway 1047
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.34838, -87.01119
Functional classRural 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.6 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 traffic200 (2000)
Projected traffic462 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$221,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Lacon Road over Herrin Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Lacon Road over Herrin 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does West Lacon Road over Herrin Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is West Lacon Road over Herrin Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns West Lacon Road over Herrin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.