US Bridges

Tree Limb Road over Trib. to Dry Creek

Good

Hale County, Alabama · 0.5 Mi. S. of Wedgeworth · Structure no. 013006

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
1989 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tree Limb Road over Trib. to Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Tree Limb Road over Trib. to Dry Creek in Hale County, Alabama. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 300 by 2034. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesTree Limb Road
CrossesTrib. to Dry Creek
Location0.5 Mi. S. of Wedgeworth
RouteCounty Highway 30
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.96667, -87.75
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1989)
Projected traffic300 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$256,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tree Limb Road over Trib. to Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tree Limb Road over Trib. to 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Tree Limb Road over Trib. to Dry Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1989 count).

How long is Tree Limb Road over Trib. to Dry Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Tree Limb Road over Trib. to Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.