US Bridges

County Rt 57 over Lubbub Creek

Good

Pickens County, Alabama · 1 Mi. East of CO Rt #3 · Structure no. 010366

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
266 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
215
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Rt 57 over Lubbub Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying County Rt 57 over Lubbub Creek in Pickens County, Alabama. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 215 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2028. The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCounty Rt 57
CrossesLubbub Creek
Location1 Mi. East of CO Rt #3
RouteCounty Highway 57
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.45775, -87.94691
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.8 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans14
Design loadH 15
Structure length266 ft (81.1 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic215 (1998)
Projected traffic250 by 2028
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$1.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Rt 57 over Lubbub Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Rt 57 over Lubbub 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does County Rt 57 over Lubbub Creek carry?

About 215 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Rt 57 over Lubbub Creek?

The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns County Rt 57 over Lubbub Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.