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County Road 179 over Dry Creek Tributary

Good

Crenshaw County, Alabama · County Lake Road · Structure no. 021024

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
23
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 179 over Dry Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 179 over Dry Creek Tributary in Crenshaw County, Alabama. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 23 vehicles a day, projected to reach 34 by 2028. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long.

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 179
CrossesDry Creek Tributary
LocationCounty Lake Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCrenshaw County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.6512, -86.267
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.8 US tons
Inventory rating57.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.2 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 traffic23 (2018)
Projected traffic34 by 2028
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$398,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 179 over Dry Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 179 over Dry Creek Tributary 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does County Road 179 over Dry Creek Tributary carry?

About 23 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is County Road 179 over Dry Creek Tributary?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns County Road 179 over Dry Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.