US Bridges

Co.Rd. 3 over Highpine Creek

Good

Randolph County, Alabama · (dickert Culvert) · Structure no. 008666

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
67 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
200
1997 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co.Rd. 3 over Highpine Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Co.Rd. 3 over Highpine Creek in Randolph County, Alabama. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2030. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCo.Rd. 3
CrossesHighpine Creek
Location(dickert Culvert)
RouteCounty Highway 3
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.1248, -85.4698
Functional classRural Local

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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating63.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (1997)
Projected traffic500 by 2030
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co.Rd. 3 over Highpine Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co.Rd. 3 over Highpine 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 2024.

How much traffic does Co.Rd. 3 over Highpine Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is Co.Rd. 3 over Highpine Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Co.Rd. 3 over Highpine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.