US Bridges

Mcintosh Rd. over Dry Creek

Good

Calhoun County, Alabama · Mcintosh Rd. · Structure no. 014628

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
221
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcintosh Rd. over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mcintosh Rd. over Dry Creek in Calhoun County, Alabama. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 221 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 370 by 2045. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMcintosh Rd.
CrossesDry Creek
LocationMcintosh Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 106
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.58101, -85.77488
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic221 (2019)
Projected traffic370 by 2045
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$499,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mcintosh Rd. over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mcintosh Rd. over Dry Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does Mcintosh Rd. over Dry Creek carry?

About 221 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Mcintosh Rd. over Dry Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Mcintosh Rd. over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.