US Bridges

County RD 44 over Dry Creek

Good

Marengo County, Alabama · _3.8 Miles E of Al 25 · Structure no. 021068

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
58 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 44 over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County RD 44 over Dry Creek in Marengo County, Alabama. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2040. The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesCounty RD 44
CrossesDry Creek
Location_3.8 Miles E of Al 25
RouteCounty Highway 44
CountyMarengo County
StateAlabama
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.2 US tons
Inventory rating40.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.6 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic150 by 2040
Trucks4%
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$563,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 44 over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 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 April 2023.

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

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is County RD 44 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 44 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.