US Bridges

County Rt #223 over Dry Creek

Good

Pickens County, Alabama · 0.2 MI East of CO Rt #63 · Structure no. 014961

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Rt #223 over Dry Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying County Rt #223 over Dry Creek in Pickens County, Alabama. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2028. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCounty Rt #223
CrossesDry Creek
Location0.2 MI East of CO Rt #63
RouteCounty Highway 223
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.23621, -87.885
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1998)
Projected traffic150 by 2028
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$419,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Rt #223 over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Rt #223 over Dry 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does County Rt #223 over Dry Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is County Rt #223 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns County Rt #223 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.