US Bridges

Cr. 560 (dean Rd) over Dean Creek

Good

Dale County, Alabama · _ · Structure no. 021505

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
108 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
289
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cr. 560 (dean Rd) over Dean Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Cr. 560 (dean Rd) over Dean Creek in Dale 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 289 vehicles a day, projected to reach 352 by 2028. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 29 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCr. 560 (dean Rd)
CrossesDean Creek
Location_
RouteCounty Highway 560
CountyDale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.26411, -85.54387
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.4 US tons
Inventory rating37.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic289 (2018)
Projected traffic352 by 2028
Trucks—
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$880,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cr. 560 (dean Rd) over Dean Creek built?

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

What condition is Cr. 560 (dean Rd) over Dean 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Cr. 560 (dean Rd) over Dean Creek carry?

About 289 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Cr. 560 (dean Rd) over Dean Creek?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Cr. 560 (dean Rd) over Dean Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.