US Bridges

CR 12 over Dry Creek

Good

Shelby County, Alabama · 1.5 MI East Al 25 · Structure no. 020466

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
212 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,182
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 12 over Dry Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 12 over Dry Creek in Shelby County, Alabama. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 4,182 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,233 by 2043. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 12
CrossesDry Creek
Location1.5 MI East Al 25
RouteCounty Highway 12
CountyShelby County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.10507, -86.83815
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating71.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,182 (2023)
Projected traffic6,233 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 12 over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 12 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does CR 12 over Dry Creek carry?

About 4,182 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 12 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns CR 12 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.