US Bridges

Wall-Triana HWY over Dry Creek

Fair

Madison County, Alabama · 2 MI N HWY 53 · Structure no. 002084

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Masonry
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
699
1987 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wall-Triana HWY over Dry Creek is a masonry slab carrying Wall-Triana HWY 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 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 699 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 980 by 2034. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWall-Triana HWY
CrossesDry Creek
Location2 MI N HWY 53
RouteCounty Highway 495
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.93281, -86.74836
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic699 (1987)
Projected traffic980 by 2034
Trucks1%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$240,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wall-Triana HWY over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wall-Triana HWY 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Wall-Triana HWY over Dry Creek carry?

About 699 vehicles per day (1987 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wall-Triana HWY over Dry Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Wall-Triana HWY over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.