US Bridges

Sockwell LN over Dry Creek

Good

Colbert County, Alabama · Sockwell LN S HWY 20 · Structure no. 013340

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
730
1984 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sockwell LN over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sockwell LN over Dry Creek in Colbert 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 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 730 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,550 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSockwell LN
CrossesDry Creek
LocationSockwell LN S HWY 20
RouteCounty Highway 63
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.68194, -87.56417
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.
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 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 traffic730 (1984)
Projected traffic1,550 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$470,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sockwell LN over Dry Creek built?

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

What condition is Sockwell LN 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Sockwell LN over Dry Creek carry?

About 730 vehicles per day (1984 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Sockwell LN over Dry Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Sockwell LN over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.