CO RD 44 over Dry Creek
FairFayette County, Alabama · 12 MI NE of Fayette · Structure no. 016645
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 410
- 1996 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO RD 44 over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 44 over Dry Creek in Fayette County, Alabama. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older 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 410 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2028. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO RD 44 over Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO RD 44 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 March 2025.
How much traffic does CO RD 44 over Dry Creek carry?
About 410 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is CO RD 44 over Dry Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns CO RD 44 over Dry Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.