US Bridges

County Rt 44 over Branch Little Dry Creek

Good

Marengo County, Alabama · 06.5 MI E US 43 · Structure no. 015609

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
280
1991 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Rt 44 over Branch Little Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Rt 44 over Branch 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 280 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 410 by 2041. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesCounty Rt 44
CrossesBranch Little Dry Creek
Location06.5 MI E US 43
RouteCounty Highway 44
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.35035, -87.68164
Functional classRural Major 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
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span13 ft (4.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (1991)
Projected traffic410 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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$523,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Rt 44 over Branch Little Dry Creek built?

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

What condition is County Rt 44 over Branch 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does County Rt 44 over Branch Little Dry Creek carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (1991 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Rt 44 over Branch Little Dry Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m).

Who owns County Rt 44 over Branch Little Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.