Jeff RD over Dry Creek
FairPosted for loadMadison County, Alabama · 0.2 MI N Ala HWY 53 · Structure no. 002046
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,050
- 1992 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Jeff RD over Dry Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jeff RD over Dry Creek in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,050 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2035. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Jeff RD over Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.
What condition is Jeff RD 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Jeff RD over Dry Creek carry?
About 1,050 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Jeff RD over Dry Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Jeff RD over Dry Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.