Dry Creek RD over Dry Creek
PoorClosed to trafficBarbour County, Alabama · 2.4 MI NW of COUNTY25 · Structure no. 002522
- Built
- 1941
- 84 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2000
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 75 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15
- 2000 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dry Creek RD over Dry Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dry Creek RD over Dry Creek in Barbour County, Alabama. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 0 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2020. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Superstructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Substructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Channel and channel protection | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dry Creek RD over Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dry Creek RD over Dry Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2000.
How much traffic does Dry Creek RD over Dry Creek carry?
About 15 vehicles per day (2000 count).
How long is Dry Creek RD over Dry Creek?
The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Dry Creek RD over Dry Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.