US Bridges

County Road 4430 over Barefoot Creek

Good

Pike County, Alabama · Sec 28 T8N R23E · Structure no. 004646

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
1997 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 4430 over Barefoot Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 4430 over Barefoot Creek in Pike County, Alabama. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2035. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCounty Road 4430
CrossesBarefoot Creek
LocationSec 28 T8N R23E
RouteCounty Highway 73
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.63254, -85.74797
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (1997)
Projected traffic300 by 2035
Trucks8%
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$215,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 4430 over Barefoot Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 4430 over Barefoot 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 4430 over Barefoot Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 4430 over Barefoot Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 4430 over Barefoot Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.