US Bridges

Windham over Dallas Creek

Good

Madison County, Alabama · Windham * Halsey · Structure no. 010426

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Windham over Dallas Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Windham over Dallas 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 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 710 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWindham
CrossesDallas Creek
LocationWindham * Halsey
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.74667, -86.56833
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2020)
Projected traffic710 by 2044
Trucks1%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$787,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Windham over Dallas Creek built?

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

What condition is Windham over Dallas 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Windham over Dallas Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Windham over Dallas Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Windham over Dallas Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.