US Bridges

Dunns Creek Road over Dunns Creek

Fair

Wilcox County, Alabama · 1.2KM W of SR10 · Structure no. 016919

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
58 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dunns Creek Road over Dunns Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Dunns Creek Road over Dunns Creek in Wilcox County, Alabama. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 5 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2036. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesDunns Creek Road
CrossesDunns Creek
Location1.2KM W of SR10
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWilcox County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.95356, -87.43778
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating95.5 US tons
Inventory rating57.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2016)
Projected traffic60 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$660,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dunns Creek Road over Dunns Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dunns Creek Road over Dunns 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 Dunns Creek Road over Dunns Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Dunns Creek Road over Dunns Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Dunns Creek Road over Dunns Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.