US Bridges

CO Rt 01 over Little Dry Creek

FairPosted for load

Jackson County, Alabama · 2.4 MI N JCT SR 65 · Structure no. 003996

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
1989 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt 01 over Little Dry Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO Rt 01 over Little Dry Creek in Jackson County, Alabama. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 72 by 2039. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCO Rt 01
CrossesLittle Dry Creek
Location2.4 MI N JCT SR 65
RouteCounty Highway 1
CountyJackson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.74382, -86.31713
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating7.9 US tons
Inventory rating4.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (1989)
Projected traffic72 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$356,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt 01 over Little Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Rt 01 over Little 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does CO Rt 01 over Little Dry Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (1989 count).

How long is CO Rt 01 over Little Dry Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CO Rt 01 over Little Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.