CO RD 538 over Reedy Creek
FairDeKalb County, Alabama · Sec 26 T6S R6E · Structure no. 014217
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 21 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 121
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO RD 538 over Reedy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 538 over Reedy Creek in DeKalb County, Alabama. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 121 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO RD 538 over Reedy Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO RD 538 over Reedy 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does CO RD 538 over Reedy Creek carry?
About 121 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is CO RD 538 over Reedy Creek?
The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns CO RD 538 over Reedy Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.