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CO RD 102 over Straight Creek

Fair

DeKalb County, Alabama · 1.5 MI N CO Rt 67 T5SR7E · Structure no. 007116

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
310
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 102 over Straight Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 102 over Straight Creek in DeKalb County, Alabama. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 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 310 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 461 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 102
CrossesStraight Creek
Location1.5 MI N CO Rt 67 T5SR7E
RouteCounty Highway 102
CountyDeKalb County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.56187, -85.88042
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.9 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 traffic310 (2023)
Projected traffic461 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$549,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 102 over Straight Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 102 over Straight 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does CO RD 102 over Straight Creek carry?

About 310 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 102 over Straight Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CO RD 102 over Straight Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.