US Bridges

Washington ST over Dallas Creek

Fair

Madison County, Alabama · Washington * Dallas Creek · Structure no. 010797

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,800
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Washington ST over Dallas Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Washington ST over Dallas Creek in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 5 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 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,320 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWashington ST
CrossesDallas Creek
LocationWashington * Dallas Creek
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.74167, -86.59
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.3 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,800 (2021)
Projected traffic5,320 by 2041
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$582,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Washington ST over Dallas Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Washington ST 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Washington ST over Dallas Creek carry?

About 3,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Washington ST over Dallas Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Washington ST over Dallas Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.