Denton RD over Dry Creek
FairColbert County, Alabama · Denton RD Industrial Park · Structure no. 015832
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 63 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 410
- 2006 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Denton RD over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Denton RD over Dry Creek in Colbert County, Alabama. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 410 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2043. The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Denton RD over Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is Denton 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Denton RD over Dry Creek carry?
About 410 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is Denton RD over Dry Creek?
The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m).
Who owns Denton RD over Dry Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.