#22/RAY Bass Rd. over Sneads Creek
FairPickens County, Alabama · 14.4 MI East SR #17 · Structure no. 010753
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 76 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 1998 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
#22/RAY Bass Rd. over Sneads Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying #22/RAY Bass Rd. over Sneads Creek in Pickens County, Alabama. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 325 by 2034. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was #22/RAY Bass Rd. over Sneads Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is #22/RAY Bass Rd. over Sneads 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does #22/RAY Bass Rd. over Sneads Creek carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is #22/RAY Bass Rd. over Sneads Creek?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns #22/RAY Bass Rd. over Sneads Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.