US Bridges

SR 205 over Clear Creek

Fair

Marshall County, Alabama · 0.6 MI S JCT SR 168 · Structure no. 008099

Built
1923
102 years old, rebuilt 1964
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,423
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 205 over Clear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 205 over Clear Creek in Marshall County, Alabama. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 1964, 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 5 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 3,423 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,792 by 2043. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 205
CrossesClear Creek
Location0.6 MI S JCT SR 168
RouteState Highway 205
CountyMarshall County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.1891, -86.1613
Functional classUrban 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length41 ft (12.5 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 traffic3,423 (2023)
Projected traffic4,792 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$806,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 205 over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.

What condition is SR 205 over Clear 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 205 over Clear Creek carry?

About 3,423 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 205 over Clear Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns SR 205 over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.