US Bridges

Bud Umphrey Rd. over Dry Creek

Good

Etowah County, Alabama · 400S of Faiview Cove · Structure no. 020692

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bud Umphrey Rd. over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Bud Umphrey Rd. over Dry Creek in Etowah County, Alabama. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 328 by 2035. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesBud Umphrey Rd.
CrossesDry Creek
Location400S of Faiview Cove
RouteCounty Highway 26
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.08215, -86.25365
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.5 US tons
Inventory rating29.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2010)
Projected traffic328 by 2035
Trucks5%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$497,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bud Umphrey Rd. over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bud Umphrey Rd. over Dry 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Bud Umphrey Rd. over Dry Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bud Umphrey Rd. over Dry Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Bud Umphrey Rd. over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.