US Bridges

Dan Snead Road over Pea Creek Tributary

Good

Barbour County, Alabama · 1.8 MI N of Al 51 · Structure no. 018360

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
68 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dan Snead Road over Pea Creek Tributary is a concrete channel beam carrying Dan Snead Road over Pea Creek Tributary in Barbour County, Alabama. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2037. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesDan Snead Road
CrossesPea Creek Tributary
Location1.8 MI N of Al 51
RouteCounty Highway 19
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.83709, -85.53654
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2017)
Projected traffic40 by 2037
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$642,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dan Snead Road over Pea Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dan Snead Road over Pea Creek Tributary 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Dan Snead Road over Pea Creek Tributary carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Dan Snead Road over Pea Creek Tributary?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Dan Snead Road over Pea Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.