US Bridges

Lower Dry Crk RD over Dry Creek

Fair

Morgan County, Alabama · 2.0 MI NW SR 36 · Structure no. 013805

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
59 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
725
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lower Dry Crk RD over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Lower Dry Crk RD over Dry Creek in Morgan 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 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 725 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,448 by 2042. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLower Dry Crk RD
CrossesDry Creek
Location2.0 MI NW SR 36
RouteCounty Highway 473
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.54218, -86.62581
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 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 traffic725 (2007)
Projected traffic1,448 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$542,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lower Dry Crk RD over Dry Creek built?

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

What condition is Lower Dry Crk RD 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Lower Dry Crk RD over Dry Creek carry?

About 725 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lower Dry Crk RD over Dry Creek?

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

Who owns Lower Dry Crk RD over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.