US Bridges

Al 183 over Pickett Branch

Fair

Perry County, Alabama · 1.6 MI S Chilton CO Line · Structure no. 005330

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 183 over Pickett Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Al 183 over Pickett Branch in Perry County, Alabama. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 6 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 675 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

Location

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CarriesAl 183
CrossesPickett Branch
Location1.6 MI S Chilton CO Line
RouteState Highway 183
CountyPerry County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.79618, -87.0445
Functional classRural 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.2 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2015)
Projected traffic675 by 2043
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 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$416,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 183 over Pickett Branch built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al 183 over Pickett Branch 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Al 183 over Pickett Branch carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Al 183 over Pickett Branch?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns Al 183 over Pickett Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.