US Bridges

Paved Road over Dog Wood Creek

Good

Marion County, Alabama · 0.3 Mile East JCT RD 47 · Structure no. 015828

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
59 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Paved Road over Dog Wood Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Paved Road over Dog Wood Creek in Marion County, Alabama. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 74 by 2035. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPaved Road
CrossesDog Wood Creek
Location0.3 Mile East JCT RD 47
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMarion County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.95719, -87.8075
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating96.3 US tons
Inventory rating57.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2001)
Projected traffic74 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$510,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Paved Road over Dog Wood Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Paved Road over Dog Wood 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Paved Road over Dog Wood Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2001 count).

How long is Paved Road over Dog Wood Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Paved Road over Dog Wood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.