Rec. Area Road over Dry Creek - Cheaha Lake
PoorPosted for loadClay County, Alabama · 9.6 MI N of S Park Bdry. · Structure no. 006112
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 30 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 161
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
About this bridge
Rec. Area Road over Dry Creek - Cheaha Lake is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rec. Area Road over Dry Creek - Cheaha Lake in Clay County, Alabama. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 161 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 16 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rec. Area Road over Dry Creek - Cheaha Lake built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rec. Area Road over Dry Creek - Cheaha Lake in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.
How much traffic does Rec. Area Road over Dry Creek - Cheaha Lake carry?
About 161 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Rec. Area Road over Dry Creek - Cheaha Lake?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Rec. Area Road over Dry Creek - Cheaha Lake?
It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.