US Bridges

Rabbittown Rd. over Dry Creek

Fair

Calhoun County, Alabama · Rabbittown Rd. · Structure no. 013455

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
66 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
877
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rabbittown Rd. over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rabbittown Rd. over Dry Creek in Calhoun County, Alabama. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 89 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 877 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,439 by 2044. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesRabbittown Rd.
CrossesDry Creek
LocationRabbittown Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 55
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.84244, -85.59458
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating92.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic877 (2019)
Projected traffic1,439 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rabbittown Rd. over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Rabbittown Rd. 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 Rabbittown Rd. over Dry Creek carry?

About 877 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Rabbittown Rd. over Dry Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Rabbittown Rd. over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.