US Bridges

Dobyne RD.CR71 over Oakmulgee Creek

FairPosted for load

Perry County, Alabama · Dobyne RD.1/2 M.South 183 · Structure no. 013844

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Other
Steel Continuous
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
110
1993 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dobyne RD.CR71 over Oakmulgee Creek is a steel continuous other carrying Dobyne RD.CR71 over Oakmulgee Creek in Perry County, Alabama. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 45 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 110 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 125 by 2033. The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesDobyne RD.CR71
CrossesOakmulgee Creek
LocationDobyne RD.1/2 M.South 183
RouteCounty Highway 71
CountyPerry County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.74742, -87.08886
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionNovember 2023
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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating10.3 US tons
Inventory rating6.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckOpen grating
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length54 ft (16.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (1993)
Projected traffic125 by 2033
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$282,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dobyne RD.CR71 over Oakmulgee Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Dobyne RD.CR71 over Oakmulgee 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Dobyne RD.CR71 over Oakmulgee Creek carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Dobyne RD.CR71 over Oakmulgee Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Dobyne RD.CR71 over Oakmulgee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.