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Dan Tibbs RD over Dry Creek

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Madison County, Alabama · _1.2 MI W JCT Ala HWY53 · Structure no. 021362

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
240 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,430
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dan Tibbs RD over Dry Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Dan Tibbs RD over Dry Creek in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 1,430 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,716 by 2035. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesDan Tibbs RD
CrossesDry Creek
Location_1.2 MI W JCT Ala HWY53
RouteCounty Highway 32
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.77902, -86.67843
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.2 US tons
Inventory rating72.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,430 (2002)
Projected traffic1,716 by 2035
Trucks—
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$1.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dan Tibbs RD over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dan Tibbs RD 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Dan Tibbs RD over Dry Creek carry?

About 1,430 vehicles per day (2002 count).

How long is Dan Tibbs RD over Dry Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Dan Tibbs RD over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.