US Bridges

Green DR over Dry Creek

Good

Jefferson County, Alabama · 0.7 MI from Chalkville RD · Structure no. 020775

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
57 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Green DR over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Green DR over Dry Creek in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2044. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesGreen DR
CrossesDry Creek
Location0.7 MI from Chalkville RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.64619, -86.60713
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.1 US tons
Inventory rating55.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2024)
Projected traffic1,400 by 2044
Trucks3%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$715,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Green DR over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Green DR 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Green DR over Dry Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Green DR over Dry Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Green DR over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.