US Bridges

SR 105 MP 5.224 over Judy Creek

Fair

Dale County, Alabama · .2 Mi.S.Dale CO 54 · Structure no. 002862

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
375 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
1,850
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 105 MP 5.224 over Judy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 105 MP 5.224 over Judy Creek in Dale County, Alabama. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 1,850 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,448 by 2033. The structure is 375 ft (114.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 105 MP 5.224
CrossesJudy Creek
Location.2 Mi.S.Dale CO 54
RouteState Highway 105
CountyDale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.51327, -85.5738
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadH 15
Structure length375 ft (114.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,850 (2013)
Projected traffic2,448 by 2033
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 105 MP 5.224 over Judy Creek built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 105 MP 5.224 over Judy 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR 105 MP 5.224 over Judy Creek carry?

About 1,850 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 105 MP 5.224 over Judy Creek?

The structure is 375 ft (114.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 105 MP 5.224 over Judy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.