US Bridges

CO RD 223 over Pewterfork Creek

Good

Cullman County, Alabama · CO RD 223 · Structure no. 020635

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
540
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 223 over Pewterfork Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 223 over Pewterfork Creek in Cullman County, Alabama. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 540 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 540 by 2032. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesCO RD 223
CrossesPewterfork Creek
LocationCO RD 223
RouteCounty Highway 223
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.01678, -86.88411
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic540 (2012)
Projected traffic540 by 2032
Trucks7%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of relocation of road
Estimated improvement cost$366,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 223 over Pewterfork Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 223 over Pewterfork 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 223 over Pewterfork Creek carry?

About 540 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 223 over Pewterfork Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 223 over Pewterfork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.