US Bridges

FAS03 CR12E Dickey over Washington Creek

Fair

Perry County, Alabama · Tom Dickey Rd. C.R.12 · Structure no. 014137

Built
1977
48 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
81 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
1993 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS03 CR12E Dickey over Washington Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS03 CR12E Dickey over Washington Creek in Perry County, Alabama. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 48 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2032. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesFAS03 CR12E Dickey
CrossesWashington Creek
LocationTom Dickey Rd. C.R.12
RouteCounty Highway 12
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.50126, -87.3471
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
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (1993)
Projected traffic175 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$429,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS03 CR12E Dickey over Washington Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is FAS03 CR12E Dickey over 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 2023.

How much traffic does FAS03 CR12E Dickey over Washington Creek carry?

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

How long is FAS03 CR12E Dickey over Washington Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns FAS03 CR12E Dickey over Washington Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.