US Bridges

AL-86 over Bastic Creek

Fair

Pickens County, Alabama · 6.1 MI W US-82 · Structure no. 007462

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,988
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

AL-86 over Bastic Creek is a concrete culvert carrying AL-86 over Bastic Creek in Pickens County, Alabama. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 2,988 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,404 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesAL-86
CrossesBastic Creek
Location6.1 MI W US-82
RouteState Highway 86
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.28411, -87.9931
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 inspectionAugust 2024
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.2 US tons
Inventory rating43.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 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 traffic2,988 (2020)
Projected traffic3,404 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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$420,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was AL-86 over Bastic Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is AL-86 over Bastic Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does AL-86 over Bastic Creek carry?

About 2,988 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is AL-86 over Bastic Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns AL-86 over Bastic Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.