US Bridges

SR 35 over Dry Creek

Good

Jackson County, Alabama · 1 MI N Tenn River · Structure no. 014576

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
159 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,021
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 35 over Dry Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 35 over Dry Creek in Jackson County, Alabama. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 20,021 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,030 by 2042. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR 35
CrossesDry Creek
Location1 MI N Tenn River
RouteState Highway 35
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.65167, -85.995
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.8 US tons
Inventory rating54.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.3 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,021 (2022)
Projected traffic28,030 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$3.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 35 over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 35 over 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 35 over Dry Creek carry?

About 20,021 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 35 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns SR 35 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.