US Bridges

Co. Hwy. 1322 over Drum Creek

Good

Marshall County, Alabama · North JCT 431 · Structure no. 021401

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
106
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Hwy. 1322 over Drum Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Co. Hwy. 1322 over Drum Creek in Marshall County, Alabama. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 106 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 29 ft wide.

CarriesCo. Hwy. 1322
CrossesDrum Creek
LocationNorth JCT 431
RouteCounty Highway 322
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.29972, -86.24698
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating72.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic106 (2018)
Projected traffic158 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$257,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Hwy. 1322 over Drum Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Hwy. 1322 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Co. Hwy. 1322 over Drum Creek carry?

About 106 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Co. Hwy. 1322 over Drum Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Hwy. 1322 over Drum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.