US Bridges

Wood Drive over Dry Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · 100 W Sweeny Hollow RD · Structure no. 012437

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,735
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wood Drive over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Wood Drive over Dry Creek in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 5 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 2,735 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,825 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWood Drive
CrossesDry Creek
Location100 W Sweeny Hollow RD
RouteCounty Highway 347
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.66627, -86.66587
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,735 (2024)
Projected traffic3,825 by 2044
Trucks5%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$982,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wood Drive over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wood Drive 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 2024.

How much traffic does Wood Drive over Dry Creek carry?

About 2,735 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Wood Drive over Dry Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.7 m).

Who owns Wood Drive over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.