US Bridges

CO RD 128 over Dry Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Greene County, Alabama · 3.5 MI E Mt Hebron · Structure no. 006222

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2012
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
105
1995 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 128 over Dry Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 128 over Dry Creek in Greene County, Alabama. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 105 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 105 by 2030. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCO RD 128
CrossesDry Creek
Location3.5 MI E Mt Hebron
RouteCounty Highway 21
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.86748, -88.0398
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2012
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic105 (1995)
Projected traffic105 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$344,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 128 over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 128 over Dry Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2012.

How much traffic does CO RD 128 over Dry Creek carry?

About 105 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 128 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 128 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.