US Bridges

CR54 Cp 1-20 over Branch of Dry Creek

Good

Chilton County, Alabama · CR54 4 M NW Dry Valley Ch · Structure no. 015034

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
400
1990 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR54 Cp 1-20 over Branch of Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR54 Cp 1-20 over Branch of Dry Creek in Chilton County, Alabama. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 56 years old, older 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 425 by 2030. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesCR54 Cp 1-20
CrossesBranch of Dry Creek
LocationCR54 4 M NW Dry Valley Ch
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.06226, -86.83704
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.5 US tons
Inventory rating46.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (1990)
Projected traffic425 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$403,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR54 Cp 1-20 over Branch of Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is CR54 Cp 1-20 over Branch of 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CR54 Cp 1-20 over Branch of Dry Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR54 Cp 1-20 over Branch of Dry Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns CR54 Cp 1-20 over Branch of Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.