US Bridges

Dallas ST over Dallas Creek

Fair

Madison County, Alabama · Dallas Creek · Structure no. 011006

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dallas ST over Dallas Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Dallas ST over Dallas Creek in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 115 by 2044. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesDallas ST
CrossesDallas Creek
LocationDallas Creek
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.74667, -86.58
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2017)
Projected traffic115 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dallas ST over Dallas Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dallas 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Dallas ST over Dallas Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Dallas ST over Dallas Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns Dallas ST over Dallas Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.