US Bridges

Co. Rd. 328 over Reedy Creek

Good

DeKalb County, Alabama · T8S R6E Section 2 · Structure no. 020651

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
58 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
94
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Rd. 328 over Reedy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Co. Rd. 328 over Reedy Creek in DeKalb County, Alabama. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 94 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2043. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Rd. 328
CrossesReedy Creek
LocationT8S R6E Section 2
RouteCounty Highway 328
CountyDeKalb County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.37358, -85.98137
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic94 (2023)
Projected traffic140 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Rd. 328 over Reedy Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Rd. 328 over Reedy Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Co. Rd. 328 over Reedy Creek carry?

About 94 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Co. Rd. 328 over Reedy Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Co. Rd. 328 over Reedy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.