US Bridges

Wiljoy Road over Dry Creek

Fair

Morgan County, Alabama · 2.5 MI West HWY 231 · Structure no. 017541

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
41 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
92
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wiljoy Road over Dry Creek is a steel culvert carrying Wiljoy Road over Dry Creek in Morgan County, Alabama. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 5 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 92 vehicles a day, projected to reach 191 by 2044. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long.

CarriesWiljoy Road
CrossesDry Creek
Location2.5 MI West HWY 231
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.51649, -86.62401
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic92 (2007)
Projected traffic191 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$486,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wiljoy Road over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wiljoy Road 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Wiljoy Road over Dry Creek carry?

About 92 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is Wiljoy Road over Dry Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m).

Who owns Wiljoy Road over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.