US Bridges

County Road 44 over Dry Creek

Good

Marengo County, Alabama · 3.9 Miles E Al. 25 · Structure no. 013652

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
125
1988 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 44 over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 44 over Dry Creek in Marengo County, Alabama. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2041. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 44
CrossesDry Creek
Location3.9 Miles E Al. 25
RouteCounty Highway 44
CountyMarengo County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.36496, -87.59406
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating77.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (1988)
Projected traffic175 by 2041
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$504,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 44 over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 44 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does County Road 44 over Dry Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (1988 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is County Road 44 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 44 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.