US Bridges

Bob Wade Lane over Dry Creek

PoorPosted for load

Madison County, Alabama · 0.2 Mile West Pulaski Pik · Structure no. 020714

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2025 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bob Wade Lane over Dry Creek is a concrete slab carrying Bob Wade Lane over Dry Creek in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 900 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,290 by 2045. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBob Wade Lane
CrossesDry Creek
Location0.2 Mile West Pulaski Pik
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.82236, -86.64583
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating24 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2025)
Projected traffic1,290 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$306,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bob Wade Lane over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bob Wade Lane over Dry Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does Bob Wade Lane over Dry Creek carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2025 count).

How long is Bob Wade Lane over Dry Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Bob Wade Lane over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.