US Bridges

County Road 122 over Dry Creek

Good

Chilton County, Alabama · CR122 1.2 Mnw Mars Hillch · Structure no. 019896

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
80 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 122 over Dry Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying County Road 122 over Dry Creek in Chilton County, Alabama. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2030. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 33 ft wide.

CarriesCounty Road 122
CrossesDry Creek
LocationCR122 1.2 Mnw Mars Hillch
RouteCounty Highway 122
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.97144, -86.83336
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.1 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2007)
Projected traffic300 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$823,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 122 over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 122 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 122 over Dry Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is County Road 122 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 122 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.