US Bridges

CR 35 over Dry Creek

Fair

Wilcox County, Alabama · 2.0 Miles W.On Rte. 35 · Structure no. 014229

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 35 over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 35 over Dry Creek in Wilcox County, Alabama. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2036. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 35
CrossesDry Creek
Location2.0 Miles W.On Rte. 35
RouteCounty Highway 35
CountyWilcox County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.83489, -87.56006
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating84.7 US tons
Inventory rating50.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2016)
Projected traffic170 by 2036
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$843,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 35 over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 35 over Dry 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CR 35 over Dry Creek carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 35 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CR 35 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.