US Bridges

County Road #225 over Dry Creek

Good

Pickens County, Alabama · 0.4 Mi. E. of CO Rt #63 · Structure no. 018702

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
32
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road #225 over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road #225 over Dry Creek in Pickens County, Alabama. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 32 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2028. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road #225
CrossesDry Creek
Location0.4 Mi. E. of CO Rt #63
RouteCounty Highway 225
CountyPickens County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.24463, -87.88063
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32 (2002)
Projected traffic50 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$400,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road #225 over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road #225 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 Road #225 over Dry Creek carry?

About 32 vehicles per day (2002 count).

How long is County Road #225 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns County Road #225 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.