US Bridges

Dry Creek RD over Dry Creek

Good

Lamar County, Alabama · .4 MI W CO RD 15 · Structure no. 019681

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
52
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dry Creek RD over Dry Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Dry Creek RD over Dry Creek in Lamar County, Alabama. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 52 vehicles a day, projected to reach 110 by 2032. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesDry Creek RD
CrossesDry Creek
Location.4 MI W CO RD 15
RouteCounty Highway 39
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.04034, -88.19149
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52 (2006)
Projected traffic110 by 2032
Trucks0%
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$932,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dry Creek RD over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dry Creek RD 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 2025.

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

About 52 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Dry Creek RD over Dry Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Dry Creek RD over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.