US Bridges

Dement over Dallas Creek

Good

Madison County, Alabama · Rison * Dement · Structure no. 011286

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dement over Dallas Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Dement over Dallas Creek in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, younger 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 275 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesDement
CrossesDallas Creek
LocationRison * Dement
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.74667, -86.57833
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2017)
Projected traffic275 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$436,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dement over Dallas Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dement 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 Dement over Dallas Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Dement over Dallas Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Dement over Dallas Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.