US Bridges

Co. Hwy. 365 over Dry Brook

FairPosted for load

Shelby County, Alabama · 0.15 Mi. So.Cr 365 · Structure no. 010438

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Hwy. 365 over Dry Brook is a concrete continuous slab carrying Co. Hwy. 365 over Dry Brook in Shelby County, Alabama. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 105 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Hwy. 365
CrossesDry Brook
Location0.15 Mi. So.Cr 365
RouteCounty Highway 365
CountyShelby County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.33871, -86.76152
Functional classUrban 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width13 ft (3.9 m)
Roadway width10 ft (3.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2024)
Projected traffic105 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$134,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Hwy. 365 over Dry Brook built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Hwy. 365 over Dry Brook 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 2024.

How much traffic does Co. Hwy. 365 over Dry Brook carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Co. Hwy. 365 over Dry Brook?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Hwy. 365 over Dry Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.