US Bridges

CO RD 73 over Looksookolo CR

Fair

Sumter County, Alabama · 1.0 MI E Al HWY 17 · Structure no. 013978

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 73 over Looksookolo CR is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 73 over Looksookolo CR in Sumter County, Alabama. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 74 by 2039. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 73
CrossesLooksookolo CR
Location1.0 MI E Al HWY 17
RouteCounty Highway 1073
CountySumter County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.67167, -88.28667
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating75.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2021)
Projected traffic74 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$774,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 73 over Looksookolo CR built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 73 over Looksookolo CR 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 73 over Looksookolo CR carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 73 over Looksookolo CR?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns CO RD 73 over Looksookolo CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.