US Bridges

Cc Road over Dry Creek

Fair

Calhoun County, Alabama · Cc Rd. · Structure no. 000714

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
32
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cc Road over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Cc Road over Dry Creek in Calhoun County, Alabama. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 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 32 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 49 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesCc Road
CrossesDry Creek
LocationCc Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCalhoun County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.5627, -85.7933
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32 (2022)
Projected traffic49 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$231,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cc Road over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cc Road 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Cc Road over Dry Creek carry?

About 32 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Cc Road over Dry Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Cc Road over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.