Co. Rd. 489 over Second Creek
Lauderdale County, Alabama · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Co. Rd. 489 over Second Creek in Lauderdale County, Alabama, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the culvert, rated 9 (excellent condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 414 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2016).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 121 of the 266 inventoried bridges in Lauderdale County rated good (45.5%); 13 (4.9%) are rated poor.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Culvert | 9 | Excellent condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Concrete culvert |
| Length | about 89 ft |
| Location | 1.4 mi N. Int SR 101 |
| NBI structure number | 021014 |
| Condition class | Good |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Alabama department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Lauderdale County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| SR 2 over Shoal Creek | 2005 | 28,760 | Good |
| SR 2 over SR 20 & Tn Rv Relief | 1938 | 27,850 | Fair |
| SR 2 over Railroad & City St. | 2008 | 26,710 | Good |
| SR 2 over Six Mile Creek | 1960 | 23,230 | Fair |
| SR 2 over Branch | 1960 | 23,230 | Fair |
| SR 157 over Branch | 1976 | 20,260 | Fair |
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