SR 162 over Dixon Creek
GoodWilcox County, Alabama · 2.7MI. W. of JCT S.R. 28 · Structure no. 017790
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 369 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 210
- 2013 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 162 over Dixon Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 162 over Dixon Creek in Wilcox County, Alabama. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 210 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 306 by 2033. The structure is 369 ft (112.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 162 over Dixon Creek built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 162 over Dixon 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does SR 162 over Dixon Creek carry?
About 210 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is SR 162 over Dixon Creek?
The structure is 369 ft (112.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns SR 162 over Dixon Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.