US Bridges

Mastin Lake RD over Dry Creek

Fair

Madison County, Alabama · 5314 Mastin Lake RD · Structure no. 008895

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
16,800
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mastin Lake RD over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mastin Lake 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 16,800 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,520 by 2043. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMastin Lake RD
CrossesDry Creek
Location5314 Mastin Lake RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.7715, -86.6443
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 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
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 rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,800 (2023)
Projected traffic23,520 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$909,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mastin Lake RD over Dry Creek built?

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

What condition is Mastin Lake 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 Mastin Lake RD over Dry Creek carry?

About 16,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Mastin Lake RD over Dry Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Mastin Lake RD over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.