US Bridges

#22/RAY Bass Rd. over Bear Creek Branch

Fair

Pickens County, Alabama · 6.5 Mile East SR #17 · Structure no. 004603

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

#22/RAY Bass Rd. over Bear Creek Branch is a concrete culvert carrying #22/RAY Bass Rd. over Bear Creek Branch in Pickens County, Alabama. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2028. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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Carries#22/RAY Bass Rd.
CrossesBear Creek Branch
Location6.5 Mile East SR #17
RouteCounty Highway 22
CountyPickens County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.19127, -88.02112
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionDecember 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 rating51.4 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1998)
Projected traffic200 by 2028
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$373,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was #22/RAY Bass Rd. over Bear Creek Branch built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is #22/RAY Bass Rd. over Bear Creek 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does #22/RAY Bass Rd. over Bear Creek Branch carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is #22/RAY Bass Rd. over Bear Creek Branch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns #22/RAY Bass Rd. over Bear Creek Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.