US Bridges

Co. RD 122 . over Bear Creek

Good

Dale County, Alabama · R-23E T7N Sec. 36 · Structure no. 014672

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
59 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. RD 122 . over Bear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Co. RD 122 . over Bear Creek in Dale County, Alabama. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 125 years old, older 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 111 by 2034. The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. RD 122 .
CrossesBear Creek
LocationR-23E T7N Sec. 36
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.54462, -85.69681
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating86.3 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2005)
Projected traffic111 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$864,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. RD 122 . over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Co. RD 122 . 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Co. RD 122 . over Bear Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2005 count).

How long is Co. RD 122 . over Bear Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Co. RD 122 . over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.