US Bridges

Atkins Norfleet RD over Dry Creek

Good

Perry County, Alabama · _ · Structure no. 021214

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
74
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Atkins Norfleet RD over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Atkins Norfleet RD over Dry Creek in Perry County, Alabama. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 74 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 109 by 2037. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 26 ft wide.

CarriesAtkins Norfleet RD
CrossesDry Creek
Location_
RouteCounty Highway 555
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.60878, -87.48231
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 rating91.9 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span0 ft (0 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic74 (2017)
Projected traffic109 by 2037
Trucks4%
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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Atkins Norfleet RD over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Atkins Norfleet RD over Dry Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Atkins Norfleet RD over Dry Creek carry?

About 74 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Atkins Norfleet RD over Dry Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Atkins Norfleet RD over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.