US Bridges

County Road 1 over Dry Creek

Fair

Blount County, Alabama · 1 MI S of Cleveland · Structure no. 011506

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
100 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,167
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 1 over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 1 over Dry Creek in Blount County, Alabama. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 5 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 3,167 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,706 by 2044. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 1
CrossesDry Creek
Location1 MI S of Cleveland
RouteCounty Highway 1
CountyBlount County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.97586, -86.57499
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,167 (2024)
Projected traffic4,706 by 2044
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 1 over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 1 over Dry 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 1 over Dry Creek carry?

About 3,167 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is County Road 1 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns County Road 1 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.