US Bridges

Dry Creek Rd. over Dry Creek

Good

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama · .6 Mi. West of US Hy. 11 · Structure no. 019630

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dry Creek Rd. over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Dry Creek Rd. over Dry Creek in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2035. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 60 ft wide.

CarriesDry Creek Rd.
CrossesDry Creek
Location.6 Mi. West of US Hy. 11
RouteCounty Highway 367
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.11381, -87.67694
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2006)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2035
Trucks5%
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$699,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dry Creek Rd. over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dry Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Dry Creek Rd. over Dry Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Dry Creek Rd. over Dry Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Dry Creek Rd. over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.