US Bridges

County Road 44 over Trib of Little Dry Dreek

Good

Marengo County, Alabama · 1.0 Miles West of Dayton · Structure no. 018750

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
460
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 44 over Trib of Little Dry Dreek is a concrete channel beam carrying County Road 44 over Trib of Little Dry Dreek in Marengo County, Alabama. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 460 vehicles a day, projected to reach 680 by 2042. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesCounty Road 44
CrossesTrib of Little Dry Dreek
Location1.0 Miles West of Dayton
RouteCounty Highway 114
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.35529, -87.65821
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating49.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic460 (2002)
Projected traffic680 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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$806,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 44 over Trib of Little Dry Dreek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 44 over Trib of Little Dry Dreek 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 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 44 over Trib of Little Dry Dreek carry?

About 460 vehicles per day (2002 count).

How long is County Road 44 over Trib of Little Dry Dreek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 44 over Trib of Little Dry Dreek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.