US Bridges

Andrew Jackson over Dallas Creek

Fair

Madison County, Alabama · Andrew Jackson * Rison · Structure no. 009496

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,700
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Andrew Jackson over Dallas Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Andrew Jackson over Dallas Creek in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 85 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 14,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,000 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAndrew Jackson
CrossesDallas Creek
LocationAndrew Jackson * Rison
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.74667, -86.57667
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,700 (2017)
Projected traffic25,000 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
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$664,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Andrew Jackson over Dallas Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.

What condition is Andrew Jackson over Dallas 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Andrew Jackson over Dallas Creek carry?

About 14,700 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Andrew Jackson over Dallas Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Andrew Jackson over Dallas Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.