Dry Creek RD over Dry Creek
PoorPosted for loadWashington County, Alabama · Bashi · Structure no. 017029
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 1997 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dry Creek RD over Dry Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Dry Creek RD over Dry Creek in Washington County, Alabama. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 137 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dry Creek RD over Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dry Creek RD over Dry Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.
How much traffic does Dry Creek RD over Dry Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (1997 count).
How long is Dry Creek RD over Dry Creek?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns Dry Creek RD over Dry Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.