US Bridges

Mcvay Road over Dodey Creek

Good

Clarke County, Alabama · Winn · Structure no. 014097

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
1995 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcvay Road over Dodey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mcvay Road over Dodey Creek in Clarke County, Alabama. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 68 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 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 110 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMcvay Road
CrossesDodey Creek
LocationWinn
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.66333, -87.59333
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating80.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1995)
Projected traffic110 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$414,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mcvay Road over Dodey Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Mcvay Road over Dodey 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 Mcvay Road over Dodey Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1995 count).

How long is Mcvay Road over Dodey Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Mcvay Road over Dodey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.