CR73 Dry Valley RD over CR73 Dry Creek
FairChilton County, Alabama · CR73 2M W Dry Valley Ch · Structure no. 016857
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 171 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,061
- 1996 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR73 Dry Valley RD over CR73 Dry Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR73 Dry Valley RD over CR73 Dry Creek in Chilton County, Alabama. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 62 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 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 1,061 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,571 by 2029. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR73 Dry Valley RD over CR73 Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is CR73 Dry Valley RD over CR73 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does CR73 Dry Valley RD over CR73 Dry Creek carry?
About 1,061 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is CR73 Dry Valley RD over CR73 Dry Creek?
The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns CR73 Dry Valley RD over CR73 Dry Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.