US Bridges

CR # 45 over Trib to Dry Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Alabama · 3.0 MI N US 80 W · Structure no. 014903

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
450
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR # 45 over Trib to Dry Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR # 45 over Trib to Dry Creek in Dallas County, Alabama. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 6 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 650 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCR # 45
CrossesTrib to Dry Creek
Location3.0 MI N US 80 W
RouteCounty Highway 45
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.48413, -87.23441
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2012)
Projected traffic650 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$386,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR # 45 over Trib to Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR # 45 over Trib to Dry 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CR # 45 over Trib to Dry Creek carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR # 45 over Trib to Dry Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR # 45 over Trib to Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.