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CO RD 340 over Dry Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Alabama · 06 MI N JCT CR 38 · Structure no. 013946

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75
1989 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 340 over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 340 over Dry Creek in Jackson County, Alabama. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 190 by 2039. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 340
CrossesDry Creek
Location06 MI N JCT CR 38
RouteCounty Highway 40
CountyJackson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.52301, -86.02214
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (1989)
Projected traffic190 by 2039
Trucks1%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$451,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 340 over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 340 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 2023.

How much traffic does CO RD 340 over Dry Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (1989 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 340 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns CO RD 340 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.