US Bridges

Sweeny Hollow RD over Dry Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · 50 Ft W Centerwood DR · Structure no. 003929

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,325
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sweeny Hollow RD over Dry Creek is a concrete slab carrying Sweeny Hollow RD over Dry Creek in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 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 7,325 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2043. The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSweeny Hollow RD
CrossesDry Creek
Location50 Ft W Centerwood DR
RouteCounty Highway 346
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.67683, -86.6698
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length48 ft (14.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,325 (2023)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$612,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sweeny Hollow RD over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sweeny Hollow 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Sweeny Hollow RD over Dry Creek carry?

About 7,325 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Sweeny Hollow RD over Dry Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Sweeny Hollow RD over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.