US Bridges

Blake Bottom Acc. over Dry Creek

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Madison County, Alabama · Blake Bottom Rd. & SR255 · Structure no. 020920

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,840
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blake Bottom Acc. over Dry Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Blake Bottom Acc. over Dry Creek in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,840 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,680 by 2035. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesBlake Bottom Acc.
CrossesDry Creek
LocationBlake Bottom Rd. & SR255
RouteCounty Highway 27
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.78341, -86.67142
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,840 (2015)
Projected traffic11,680 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed—
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 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Blake Bottom Acc. over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blake Bottom Acc. 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Blake Bottom Acc. over Dry Creek carry?

About 7,840 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Blake Bottom Acc. over Dry Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Blake Bottom Acc. over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.