US Bridges

County Rd. 61 over Dyas Creek

FairPosted for load

Baldwin County, Alabama · 3.5 Mi. N. of S.R. 112 · Structure no. 005963

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
409 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
523
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Rd. 61 over Dyas Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying County Rd. 61 over Dyas Creek in Baldwin County, Alabama. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 523 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2044. The structure is 409 ft (124.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Rd. 61
CrossesDyas Creek
Location3.5 Mi. N. of S.R. 112
RouteCounty Highway 61
CountyBaldwin County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.86983, -87.64029
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.5 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadH 15
Structure length409 ft (124.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic523 (2024)
Projected traffic700 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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$2.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Rd. 61 over Dyas Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Rd. 61 over Dyas Creek 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does County Rd. 61 over Dyas Creek carry?

About 523 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is County Rd. 61 over Dyas Creek?

The structure is 409 ft (124.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Rd. 61 over Dyas Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.