US Bridges

Al 223 over Buck Creek

Fair

Bullock County, Alabama · 0.2MI. N. of Pike Co.Line · Structure no. 015752

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
780
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 223 over Buck Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Al 223 over Buck Creek in Bullock County, Alabama. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 6 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 780 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 971 by 2033. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesAl 223
CrossesBuck Creek
Location0.2MI. N. of Pike Co.Line
RouteState Highway 223
CountyBullock County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.97038, -85.81348
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating96.7 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 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 traffic780 (2013)
Projected traffic971 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$713,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 223 over Buck Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al 223 over Buck 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Al 223 over Buck Creek carry?

About 780 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Al 223 over Buck Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Al 223 over Buck Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.