SR 176 over Dry Creek
GoodDeKalb County, Alabama · 7.8 MI N JCT SR 68 · Structure no. 006037
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 21 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 759
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 176 over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 176 over Dry Creek in DeKalb County, Alabama. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 759 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,063 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 176 over Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 176 over Dry 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does SR 176 over Dry Creek carry?
About 759 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is SR 176 over Dry Creek?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns SR 176 over Dry Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.