US Bridges

Lower Dublin Road over Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Alabama · 1.2 MI SE Dunbar School · Structure no. 011589

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
1988 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lower Dublin Road over Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Lower Dublin Road over Creek in Montgomery County, Alabama. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesLower Dublin Road
CrossesCreek
Location1.2 MI SE Dunbar School
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.03636, -86.19878
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (1988)
Projected traffic400 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$270,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lower Dublin Road over Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lower Dublin Road over 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 2024.

How much traffic does Lower Dublin Road over Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (1988 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lower Dublin Road over Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Lower Dublin Road over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.