US Bridges

Pulaski Pike over Tributary to Dry Creek

Good

Madison County, Alabama · 0.5 Mile South Bob Wade · Structure no. 021041

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
72 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,300
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pulaski Pike over Tributary to Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pulaski Pike over Tributary to Dry Creek in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 9,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,000 by 2043. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesPulaski Pike
CrossesTributary to Dry Creek
Location0.5 Mile South Bob Wade
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.81517, -86.64264
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,300 (2024)
Projected traffic13,000 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pulaski Pike over Tributary to Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pulaski Pike over Tributary to 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Pulaski Pike over Tributary to Dry Creek carry?

About 9,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Pulaski Pike over Tributary to Dry Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Pulaski Pike over Tributary to Dry Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.