Oakwood Ave over Dry Creek
GoodMadison County, Alabama · 3801 Oakwood Ave · Structure no. 006025
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 21 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,800
- 2024 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 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 13,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,257 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
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 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Oakwood Ave over Dry Creek carry?
About 13,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Oakwood Ave over Dry Creek?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns Oakwood Ave over Dry Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.