Co. Hwy. 23 over Dry Creek
GoodShelby County, Alabama · 1.6 Mi. Jct. Co. 16 · Structure no. 017797
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 48 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 421
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Co. Hwy. 23 over Dry Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Co. Hwy. 23 over Dry Creek in Shelby County, Alabama. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 421 vehicles a day, roughly 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 682 by 2044. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Co. Hwy. 23 over Dry Creek built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is Co. Hwy. 23 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Co. Hwy. 23 over Dry Creek carry?
About 421 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 50% are trucks.
How long is Co. Hwy. 23 over Dry Creek?
The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Co. Hwy. 23 over Dry Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.