US Bridges

Dodson Rd. over Dodson Creek

Fair

Fayette County, Alabama · 2.0 MI SE of Wayside · Structure no. 014706

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
59
1996 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dodson Rd. over Dodson Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Dodson Rd. over Dodson Creek in Fayette County, Alabama. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 59 vehicles a day, projected to reach 64 by 2028. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesDodson Rd.
CrossesDodson Creek
Location2.0 MI SE of Wayside
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFayette County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.85864, -87.87005
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59 (1996)
Projected traffic64 by 2028
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$552,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dodson Rd. over Dodson Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dodson Rd. over Dodson 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 Dodson Rd. over Dodson Creek carry?

About 59 vehicles per day (1996 count).

How long is Dodson Rd. over Dodson Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Dodson Rd. over Dodson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.