US Bridges

Ridgedale Road over Dry Creek_

Good

Jackson County, Alabama · 0.1 Mile West SR 279 · Structure no. 021154

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,262
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ridgedale Road over Dry Creek_ is a concrete culvert carrying Ridgedale Road over Dry Creek_ in Jackson County, Alabama. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,262 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,875 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRidgedale Road
CrossesDry Creek_
Location0.1 Mile West SR 279
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJackson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.695, -85.99667
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating52.2 US tons
Inventory rating42.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,262 (2022)
Projected traffic1,875 by 2042
Trucks4%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$279,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ridgedale Road over Dry Creek_ built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ridgedale Road 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Ridgedale Road over Dry Creek_ carry?

About 1,262 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Ridgedale Road over Dry Creek_?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns Ridgedale Road over Dry Creek_?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.