US Bridges

Chalkville RD over Dry Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · 50 W Green DR Trussville · Structure no. 008926

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,665
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chalkville RD over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Chalkville RD over Dry Creek in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 18,665 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,100 by 2044. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesChalkville RD
CrossesDry Creek
Location50 W Green DR Trussville
RouteCounty Highway 327
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.63943, -86.61346
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,665 (2024)
Projected traffic26,100 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure3
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$535,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Chalkville RD over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chalkville 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Chalkville RD over Dry Creek carry?

About 18,665 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Chalkville RD over Dry Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Chalkville RD over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.