US Bridges

#22/RAY Bass Rd. over Lubbub Creek

Good

Pickens County, Alabama · .8 Miles East State AL.17 · Structure no. 017102

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
275 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
400
1991 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

#22/RAY Bass Rd. over Lubbub Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying #22/RAY Bass Rd. over Lubbub Creek in Pickens County, Alabama. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 820 by 2034. The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Carries#22/RAY Bass Rd.
CrossesLubbub Creek
Location.8 Miles East State AL.17
RouteCounty Highway 22
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.24661, -88.08179
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length275 ft (83.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (1991)
Projected traffic820 by 2034
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$2.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is #22/RAY Bass Rd. over Lubbub 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 Lubbub Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (1991 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

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

The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.