US Bridges

Pulaski Pike over Dry Creek

Fair

Madison County, Alabama · 500 Ft N of Bob Wade LN · Structure no. 018757

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,980
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pulaski Pike over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pulaski Pike over Dry Creek in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger 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 13,980 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,572 by 2044. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesPulaski Pike
CrossesDry Creek
Location500 Ft N of Bob Wade LN
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.82917, -86.64861
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.5 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.5 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,980 (2024)
Projected traffic19,572 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pulaski Pike over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pulaski Pike over Dry 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Pulaski Pike over Dry Creek carry?

About 13,980 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pulaski Pike over Dry Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns Pulaski Pike over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.