US Bridges

County Road 736 over Dry Creek

Fair

DeKalb County, Alabama · T4S R10E Section 14 · Structure no. 019309

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
73 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
178
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 736 over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 736 over Dry Creek in DeKalb County, Alabama. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 178 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 265 by 2043. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 736
CrossesDry Creek
LocationT4S R10E Section 14
RouteCounty Highway 736
CountyDeKalb County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.69742, -85.56188
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.5 US tons
Inventory rating27.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic178 (2023)
Projected traffic265 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$1.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 736 over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 736 over Dry 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 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 736 over Dry Creek carry?

About 178 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is County Road 736 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns County Road 736 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.