US Bridges

Oakwood Ave over Dry Creek

Fair

Madison County, Alabama · 4207 Oakwood Ave · Structure no. 006024

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,900
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oakwood Ave over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Oakwood Ave over Dry Creek in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 13,900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,470 by 2042. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOakwood Ave
CrossesDry Creek
Location4207 Oakwood Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.74833, -86.63
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,900 (2022)
Projected traffic19,470 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Oakwood Ave over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oakwood Ave 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Oakwood Ave over Dry Creek carry?

About 13,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Oakwood Ave over Dry Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Oakwood Ave over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.