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County Road 3 over Creek

Good

Dale County, Alabama · SEC-3 T-7-N R-23-E · Structure no. 005448

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
723
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 3 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 3 over Creek in Dale County, Alabama. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 723 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,074 by 2034. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 3
CrossesCreek
LocationSEC-3 T-7-N R-23-E
RouteCounty Highway 3
CountyDale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.61546, -85.72523
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.3 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 traffic723 (2004)
Projected traffic1,074 by 2034
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$405,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 3 over Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 3 over Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 3 over Creek carry?

About 723 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Road 3 over Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns County Road 3 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.