US Bridges

CO Rt #104 over Little Bear Creek

Good

Pickens County, Alabama · .2 Miles No. of CR #30 · Structure no. 021119

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt #104 over Little Bear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO Rt #104 over Little Bear Creek in Pickens County, Alabama. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2034. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 18 ft wide.

CarriesCO Rt #104
CrossesLittle Bear Creek
Location.2 Miles No. of CR #30
RouteCounty Highway 104
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.31414, -87.88689
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.1 US tons
Inventory rating55.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (1998)
Projected traffic225 by 2034
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$453,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt #104 over Little Bear Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Rt #104 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does CO Rt #104 over Little Bear Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CO Rt #104 over Little Bear Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns CO Rt #104 over Little Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.