US Bridges

County HWY 1422 over Drum Creek

FairPosted for load

Marshall County, Alabama · 2406 Ft N JCT 1321 · Structure no. 007181

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
172
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County HWY 1422 over Drum Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County HWY 1422 over Drum Creek in Marshall County, Alabama. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 172 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty HWY 1422
CrossesDrum Creek
Location2406 Ft N JCT 1321
RouteCounty Highway 422
CountyMarshall County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.30104, -86.21847
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating7.1 US tons
Inventory rating2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic172 (2000)
Projected traffic250 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$282,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County HWY 1422 over Drum Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is County HWY 1422 over 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does County HWY 1422 over Drum Creek carry?

About 172 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is County HWY 1422 over Drum Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns County HWY 1422 over Drum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.