US Bridges

SR35 over Straight Creek

Fair

DeKalb County, Alabama · 4 MI N. JCT SR 75 * SR35? · Structure no. 017767

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
259 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,727
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR35 over Straight Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR35 over Straight Creek in DeKalb County, Alabama. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 4,727 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,618 by 2042. The structure is 259 ft (78.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR35
CrossesStraight Creek
Location4 MI N. JCT SR 75 * SR35?
RouteState Highway 35
CountyDeKalb County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.53363, -85.90046
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length259 ft (78.8 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,727 (2022)
Projected traffic6,618 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR35 over Straight Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR35 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR35 over Straight Creek carry?

About 4,727 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR35 over Straight Creek?

The structure is 259 ft (78.8 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR35 over Straight Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.