US Bridges

S.R. 205 over Drum Creek

Good

Marshall County, Alabama · 2 MI N SR 75/205 · Structure no. 020892

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
133 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,460
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.R. 205 over Drum Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.R. 205 over Drum Creek in Marshall County, Alabama. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger 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 3,460 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,844 by 2042. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesS.R. 205
CrossesDrum Creek
Location2 MI N SR 75/205
RouteState Highway 205
CountyMarshall County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.45166, -86.40109
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span133 ft (40.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,460 (2022)
Projected traffic4,844 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.R. 205 over Drum Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.R. 205 over Drum 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does S.R. 205 over Drum Creek carry?

About 3,460 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is S.R. 205 over Drum Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 133 ft (40.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns S.R. 205 over Drum Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.