US Bridges

SR 205 over Little Drum Creek

Fair

Marshall County, Alabama · 2.8 MI N JCT SR75 * SR205 · Structure no. 000211

Built
1923
102 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,969
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 205 over Little Drum Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 205 over Little Drum Creek in Marshall County, Alabama. It was built in 1923, so it is 102 years old, older 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 2,969 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,157 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 205
CrossesLittle Drum Creek
Location2.8 MI N JCT SR75 * SR205
RouteState Highway 205
CountyMarshall County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.27717, -86.25451
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,969 (2022)
Projected traffic4,157 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$206,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 205 over Little Drum Creek built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 205 over Little Drum 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 205 over Little Drum Creek carry?

About 2,969 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 205 over Little Drum Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns SR 205 over Little Drum Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.