Bridge conditions in Dallas County, Alabama
227 inventoried bridges · 8 rated poor · 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
The federal inventory lists 227 bridges in Dallas County: 56 rated good, 163 fair, and 8 poor.
- 8 of the 227 bridges in Dallas County, Alabama, are rated in poor condition (3.5%) in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory, as of .
- 56 bridges (24.7%) are rated good and 163 (71.8%) fair.
- The median Dallas County bridge was built in 1973.
- The busiest poor-rated bridge is Harrison Avenue over Beech Creek (built 1953), carrying about 1,050 vehicles a day.
Good 24.7% · Fair 71.8% · Poor 3.5% of 227 bridges
Bridges rated poor
Every bridge in the county with a poor rating, busiest first. Poor means a major component is rated 4 or lower on FHWA's 0-9 scale; it is a repair flag, not a closure notice.
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Avenue over Beech Creek | 1953 | 1,050 | Poor |
| CR # 65 over Fourmile Branch | 1938 | 500 | Poor |
| CR # 52 over Mulberry Creek | 1954 | 310 | Poor |
| State Lands Rd 88 over Branch Off Chaney Creek | 1983 | 50 | Poor |
| CR # 438 over Trib to Cedar Creek | 1915 | 25 | Poor |
| CR # 424 over Trib to Cedar Creek | 1989 | 25 | Poor |
| CR # 282 over Little Oakmulgee Creek | 1983 | 20 | Poor |
| CR # 424 over Snake Creek | 1920 | 20 | Poor |
Busiest bridges in the county
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US 80 over Valley Creek | 1933 | 25,120 | Fair |
| US 80 over Alabama River | 1940 | 13,920 | Fair |
| Al 22 over Valley Creek | 2013 | 11,090 | Fair |
| Al 41 over Stream | 1976 | 11,020 | Fair |
| Al 41 over RR * Beachcreek | 1976 | 10,950 | Fair |
| Al 41 over Alabama River | 1970 | 10,540 | Fair |
| Al 41 over Ala. River Relief #1 | 1970 | 10,540 | Fair |
| Al 41 over Ala. River Relief #2 | 1970 | 10,540 | Fair |
| Al 41 over Ala. River Relief #3 | 1970 | 10,540 | Fair |
| US 80 Wbl over Old Town Creek | 2015 | 10,048 | Fair |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025. Counts cover inventoried highway bridges over 20 feet; ratings are reported by the state DOT.
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