US Bridges

CO.RD.42-EDNA Rd. over Dry Creek

Fair

Choctaw County, Alabama · 3.0 MI E Int Rt 253* 251 · Structure no. 013411

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
225
1996 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO.RD.42-EDNA Rd. over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO.RD.42-EDNA Rd. over Dry Creek in Choctaw County, Alabama. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 206 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

Location

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CarriesCO.RD.42-EDNA Rd.
CrossesDry Creek
Location3.0 MI E Int Rt 253* 251
RouteCounty Highway 253
CountyChoctaw County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.28647, -88.07272
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating91.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (1996)
Projected traffic206 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 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$502,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO.RD.42-EDNA Rd. over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO.RD.42-EDNA 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does CO.RD.42-EDNA Rd. over Dry Creek carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO.RD.42-EDNA Rd. over Dry Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CO.RD.42-EDNA Rd. over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.