US Bridges

Blake Bottom Road over Dry Creek

Fair

Madison County, Alabama · App 1.15 M West of US 53 · Structure no. 019538

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
66 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,900
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blake Bottom Road over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Blake Bottom Road over Dry Creek in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 7,900 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11,748 by 2042. The structure is 66 ft (20 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBlake Bottom Road
CrossesDry Creek
LocationApp 1.15 M West of US 53
RouteCounty Highway 27
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.78631, -86.68194
Functional classRural 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.6 US tons
Inventory rating53.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,900 (2005)
Projected traffic11,748 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Blake Bottom Road over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blake Bottom Road 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Blake Bottom Road over Dry Creek carry?

About 7,900 vehicles per day (2005 count).

How long is Blake Bottom Road over Dry Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Blake Bottom Road over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.