US Bridges

CO Rt No 12 over Little Dry Creek

Good

Marengo County, Alabama · 1.4MI E CO Rt 51 · Structure no. 015605

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
400
1992 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt No 12 over Little Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO Rt No 12 over Little Dry Creek in Marengo County, Alabama. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2041. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCO Rt No 12
CrossesLittle Dry Creek
Location1.4MI E CO Rt 51
RouteCounty Highway 12
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.40848, -87.63897
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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (1992)
Projected traffic400 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$947,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt No 12 over Little Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Rt No 12 over Little 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does CO Rt No 12 over Little Dry Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO Rt No 12 over Little Dry Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns CO Rt No 12 over Little Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.