US Bridges

Oakwood RD over Dry Creek

Fair

Madison County, Alabama · 2201 Oakwood RD · Structure no. 010345

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,050
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oakwood RD over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Oakwood RD over Dry Creek in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 2,050 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,875 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOakwood RD
CrossesDry Creek
Location2201 Oakwood RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.75167, -86.635
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,050 (2024)
Projected traffic2,875 by 2044
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$550,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Oakwood RD over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oakwood 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Oakwood RD over Dry Creek carry?

About 2,050 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Oakwood RD over Dry Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Oakwood RD over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.