US Bridges

County Road 66 over Dry Creek

Fair

Crenshaw County, Alabama · W. Helicon Rd. · Structure no. 007752

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
74 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
672
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 66 over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 66 over Dry Creek in Crenshaw County, Alabama. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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 5 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 672 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 308 by 2033. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 66
CrossesDry Creek
LocationW. Helicon Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 66
CountyCrenshaw County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.90775, -86.22579
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 10
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic672 (2009)
Projected traffic308 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$586,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 66 over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 66 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 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 66 over Dry Creek carry?

About 672 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Road 66 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 66 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.