US Bridges

CO RD No 26 over Dry Creek

Fair

Marion County, Alabama · 1 Mile North Lamar CO Lin · Structure no. 004492

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1953
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
240
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD No 26 over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD No 26 over Dry Creek in Marion County, Alabama. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1953, so it is 125 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 240 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 363 by 2035. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD No 26
CrossesDry Creek
Location1 Mile North Lamar CO Lin
RouteCounty Highway 26
CountyMarion County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.0765, -88.18375
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2001)
Projected traffic363 by 2035
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$553,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD No 26 over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1953.

What condition is CO RD No 26 over Dry Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD No 26 over Dry Creek carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is CO RD No 26 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CO RD No 26 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.