US Bridges

CO RD 3 over Whippoorwill Creek

Fair

DeKalb County, Alabama · .8MI W Painter T8SR5E · Structure no. 007617

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
357
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 3 over Whippoorwill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 3 over Whippoorwill Creek in DeKalb County, Alabama. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 357 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 530 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 3
CrossesWhippoorwill Creek
Location.8MI W Painter T8SR5E
RouteCounty Highway 3
CountyDeKalb County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.32673, -86.08419
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length36 ft (11 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 traffic357 (2024)
Projected traffic530 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$803,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 3 over Whippoorwill Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 3 over Whippoorwill 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 3 over Whippoorwill Creek carry?

About 357 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 3 over Whippoorwill Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CO RD 3 over Whippoorwill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.