US Bridges

Driveway over Dry Creek

Good

Madison County, Alabama · 4200 Oakwood Ave · Structure no. 014236

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Driveway over Dry Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Driveway over Dry Creek in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 12 vehicles a day, projected to reach 17 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesDriveway
CrossesDry Creek
Location4200 Oakwood Ave
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.74833, -86.63
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.3 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.8 m)
Roadway width10 ft (3.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12 (2024)
Projected traffic17 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$155,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Driveway over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Driveway over Dry 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Driveway over Dry Creek carry?

About 12 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Driveway over Dry Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Driveway over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.