Sam Wood Road over Dunbar Creek
FairWashington County, Alabama · 4 MI No Millry · Structure no. 006948
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 1992 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sam Wood Road over Dunbar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sam Wood Road over Dunbar Creek in Washington County, Alabama. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2034. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sam Wood Road over Dunbar Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sam Wood Road over Dunbar Creek 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Sam Wood Road over Dunbar Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Sam Wood Road over Dunbar Creek?
The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).
Who owns Sam Wood Road over Dunbar Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.