Innovation Way over Dry Creek
FairMadison County, Alabama · .5 Mile East Pulaski Pike · Structure no. 018760
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 39 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Innovation Way over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Innovation Way over Dry Creek in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2044. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Innovation Way over Dry Creek built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is Innovation Way 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 Innovation Way over Dry Creek carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Innovation Way over Dry Creek?
The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Innovation Way over Dry Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.