#22/RAY Bass Rd. over Little Bear Creek
GoodPickens County, Alabama · 3.7MI E SR 17 · Structure no. 016669
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 238 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 180
- 1998 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
#22/RAY Bass Rd. over Little Bear Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying #22/RAY Bass Rd. over Little Bear Creek in Pickens County, Alabama. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2034. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was #22/RAY Bass Rd. over Little Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is #22/RAY Bass Rd. over Little Bear 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does #22/RAY Bass Rd. over Little Bear Creek carry?
About 180 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is #22/RAY Bass Rd. over Little Bear Creek?
The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns #22/RAY Bass Rd. over Little Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.