US Bridges

Snodgrass RD over Dry Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Alabama · 2 MI E JCT Moody Ridge RD · Structure no. 000988

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,977
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Snodgrass RD over Dry Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Snodgrass RD over Dry Creek in Jackson County, Alabama. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 5 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 1,977 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,667 by 2044. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSnodgrass RD
CrossesDry Creek
Location2 MI E JCT Moody Ridge RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJackson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.67422, -85.97933
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating66.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,977 (2024)
Projected traffic3,667 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$582,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Snodgrass RD over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Snodgrass RD 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Snodgrass RD over Dry Creek carry?

About 1,977 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Snodgrass RD over Dry Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Snodgrass RD over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.