US Bridges

Faucett Road over Dry Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · 1 MI E Al HWY 79 · Structure no. 016470

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
37 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
835
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Faucett Road over Dry Creek is a steel culvert carrying Faucett Road over Dry Creek in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 835 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2045. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFaucett Road
CrossesDry Creek
Location1 MI E Al HWY 79
RouteCounty Highway 356
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.71052, -86.64452
Functional classRural Local

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic835 (2025)
Projected traffic900 by 2045
Trucks1%
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$583,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Faucett Road over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Faucett Road 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Faucett Road over Dry Creek carry?

About 835 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Faucett Road over Dry Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Faucett Road over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.