US Bridges

Coleman over Dallas Creek

Good

Madison County, Alabama · Coleman · Structure no. 010629

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coleman over Dallas Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Coleman over Dallas Creek in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 515 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesColeman
CrossesDallas Creek
LocationColeman
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.745, -86.575
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2017)
Projected traffic515 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$443,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Coleman over Dallas Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coleman 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 Coleman over Dallas Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Coleman over Dallas Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Coleman over Dallas Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.