US Bridges

County Road 1222 over Peachtree Creek

PoorPosted for load

Marshall County, Alabama · 1M S CO RD 1211 · Structure no. 016053

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
1994 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 1222 over Peachtree Creek is a steel culvert carrying County Road 1222 over Peachtree Creek in Marshall County, Alabama. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 110 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 1222
CrossesPeachtree Creek
Location1M S CO RD 1211
RouteCounty Highway 222
CountyMarshall County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.37465, -86.48118
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1994)
Projected traffic110 by 2044
Trucks0%
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

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$266,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 1222 over Peachtree Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 1222 over Peachtree Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 1222 over Peachtree Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1994 count).

How long is County Road 1222 over Peachtree Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 1222 over Peachtree Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.