US Bridges

CO Rt. 105 over Little Bear Creek

Good

Pickens County, Alabama · 0.7 Miles East of Gordo · Structure no. 020701

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt. 105 over Little Bear Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CO Rt. 105 over Little Bear Creek in Pickens County, Alabama. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2033. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCO Rt. 105
CrossesLittle Bear Creek
Location0.7 Miles East of Gordo
RouteCounty Highway 105
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.30601, -87.8943
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.2 US tons
Inventory rating46.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2012)
Projected traffic300 by 2033
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$399,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt. 105 over Little Bear Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Rt. 105 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does CO Rt. 105 over Little Bear Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CO Rt. 105 over Little Bear Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CO Rt. 105 over Little Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.