US Bridges

Canty Road over Dry Creek Relief

Good

Montgomery County, Alabama · 1.2 MI E of US 231 -N · Structure no. 014617

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
68 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
85
1988 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Canty Road over Dry Creek Relief is a concrete channel beam carrying Canty Road over Dry Creek Relief in Montgomery County, Alabama. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 85 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2043. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCanty Road
CrossesDry Creek Relief
Location1.2 MI E of US 231 -N
RouteCounty Highway 70
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.1575, -86.09295
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85 (1988)
Projected traffic100 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$557,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Canty Road over Dry Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Canty Road over Dry Creek Relief 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Canty Road over Dry Creek Relief carry?

About 85 vehicles per day (1988 count).

How long is Canty Road over Dry Creek Relief?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Canty Road over Dry Creek Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.