US Bridges

County RT.03 over Dobey Creek

Good

Clarke County, Alabama · 1.73 Mi.Nw of Winn · Structure no. 007314

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
400
1995 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RT.03 over Dobey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County RT.03 over Dobey Creek in Clarke County, Alabama. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 440 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RT.03
CrossesDobey Creek
Location1.73 Mi.Nw of Winn
RouteCounty Highway 3
CountyClarke County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.66833, -87.93167
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionSeptember 2023
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 rating70.2 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic400 (1995)
Projected traffic440 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$281,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RT.03 over Dobey Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RT.03 over Dobey 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does County RT.03 over Dobey Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County RT.03 over Dobey Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns County RT.03 over Dobey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.