US Bridges

County Road 41 over Dry Creek

Fair

Crenshaw County, Alabama · Mt. Ida Rd. · Structure no. 008337

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
64 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
320
1993 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 41 over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 41 over Dry Creek in Crenshaw County, Alabama. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 320 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2034. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 41
CrossesDry Creek
LocationMt. Ida Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 41
CountyCrenshaw County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.62034, -86.27061
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 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
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.9 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 10
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic320 (1993)
Projected traffic350 by 2034
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$615,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 41 over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 41 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 41 over Dry Creek carry?

About 320 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is County Road 41 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 41 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.