US Bridges

Dodson Road over Sugar Creek

Fair

Fayette County, Alabama · 1MI S of CR36 on Dodson R · Structure no. 019026

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
59 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
37
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dodson Road over Sugar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Dodson Road over Sugar Creek in Fayette 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 37 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2028. The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesDodson Road
CrossesSugar Creek
Location1MI S of CR36 on Dodson R
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFayette County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.87944, -87.85859
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 rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating54.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (17.9 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 traffic37 (2003)
Projected traffic55 by 2028
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollToll bridge segment under Secretarial agreement
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$493,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dodson Road over Sugar Creek built?

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

What condition is Dodson Road over Sugar 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 Road over Sugar Creek carry?

About 37 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Dodson Road over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Dodson Road over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.