Al 61 over Ut Dry Creek
FairHale County, Alabama · 3.0 MI N Perry CO Line · Structure no. 017737
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 79 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,270
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Al 61 over Ut Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Al 61 over Ut Dry Creek in Hale County, Alabama. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 1,270 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,700 by 2044. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 43 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 Al 61 over Ut Dry Creek built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is Al 61 over Ut 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Al 61 over Ut Dry Creek carry?
About 1,270 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Al 61 over Ut Dry Creek?
The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Al 61 over Ut Dry Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.