US Bridges

Lakeview Street over Dry Creek

Fair

Limestone County, Alabama · Sec 7 T3S R6W · Structure no. 017510

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lakeview Street over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Lakeview Street over Dry Creek in Limestone County, Alabama. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 6 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2029. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLakeview Street
CrossesDry Creek
LocationSec 7 T3S R6W
RouteCounty Highway 31A
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.79509, -87.10533
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2009)
Projected traffic60 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$305,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lakeview Street over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lakeview Street 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Lakeview Street over Dry Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Lakeview Street over Dry Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Lakeview Street over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.