US Bridges

FAS03 Dickey RD#12 over Relief Washington Creek

FairPosted for load

Perry County, Alabama · Tom Dickey RD · Structure no. 013121

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
56 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
150
1993 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS03 Dickey RD#12 over Relief Washington Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS03 Dickey RD#12 over Relief Washington Creek in Perry County, Alabama. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 70 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2033. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesFAS03 Dickey RD#12
CrossesRelief Washington Creek
LocationTom Dickey RD
RouteCounty Highway 12
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.50057, -87.34843
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating14.6 US tons
Inventory rating10.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadH 10
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (1993)
Projected traffic175 by 2033
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$290,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS03 Dickey RD#12 over Relief Washington Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is FAS03 Dickey RD#12 over Relief Washington 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does FAS03 Dickey RD#12 over Relief Washington Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is FAS03 Dickey RD#12 over Relief Washington Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns FAS03 Dickey RD#12 over Relief Washington Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.