US Bridges

Lentzville RD over Dry Br

Good

Limestone County, Alabama · SEC27 T2S R6W · Structure no. 010597

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lentzville RD over Dry Br is a concrete culvert carrying Lentzville RD over Dry Br in Limestone County, Alabama. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 670 by 2031. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesLentzville RD
CrossesDry Br
LocationSEC27 T2S R6W
RouteCounty Highway 66
CountyLimestone County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.83271, -87.15867
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2011)
Projected traffic670 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$692,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lentzville RD over Dry Br built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lentzville RD over Dry Br 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Lentzville RD over Dry Br carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lentzville RD over Dry Br?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Lentzville RD over Dry Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.