US Bridges

Silo RD over Bear Creek

Good

Barbour County, Alabama · 2 MI North of U.S. HWY 82 · Structure no. 019756

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
32 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Silo RD over Bear Creek is a steel culvert carrying Silo RD over Bear Creek in Barbour County, Alabama. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2036. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSilo RD
CrossesBear Creek
Location2 MI North of U.S. HWY 82
RouteCounty Highway 1228
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.05932, -85.40295
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2016)
Projected traffic40 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$523,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Silo RD over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Silo RD over Bear 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Silo RD over Bear Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Silo RD over Bear Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Silo RD over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.