US Bridges

Grizzard RD over Dry Creek

Fair

Madison County, Alabama · 5314 Grizzard RD · Structure no. 008894

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,475
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grizzard RD over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Grizzard RD over Dry Creek in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 2,475 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,465 by 2043. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGrizzard RD
CrossesDry Creek
Location5314 Grizzard RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.76333, -86.64333
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,475 (2023)
Projected traffic3,465 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$869,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Grizzard RD over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grizzard 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Grizzard RD over Dry Creek carry?

About 2,475 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Grizzard RD over Dry Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Grizzard RD over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.