SR 91 over Dorsey Creek
PoorCullman County, Alabama · 7 MI N JCT SR 69 · Structure no. 010781
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 136 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 713
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 91 over Dorsey Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying SR 91 over Dorsey Creek in Cullman County, Alabama. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 713 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 998 by 2043. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 91 over Dorsey Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 91 over Dorsey Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does SR 91 over Dorsey Creek carry?
About 713 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is SR 91 over Dorsey Creek?
The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns SR 91 over Dorsey Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.