US Bridges

Ready Section Road over Dry Creek

Good

Madison County, Alabama · West of Wall * Triana???? · Structure no. 019055

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,160
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ready Section Road over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ready Section Road over Dry Creek in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 1,160 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,688 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesReady Section Road
CrossesDry Creek
LocationWest of Wall * Triana????
RouteCounty Highway 263
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.93332, -86.74952
Functional classRural 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,160 (2005)
Projected traffic1,688 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$666,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ready Section Road over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ready Section Road 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Ready Section Road over Dry Creek carry?

About 1,160 vehicles per day (2005 count).

How long is Ready Section Road over Dry Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Ready Section Road over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.