US Bridges

County Road 2241 over Broad Head Creek

Good

Pike County, Alabama · Sec 10 T8N R19E · Structure no. 005462

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
280
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 2241 over Broad Head Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 2241 over Broad Head Creek in Pike County, Alabama. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 280 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2035. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCounty Road 2241
CrossesBroad Head Creek
LocationSec 10 T8N R19E
RouteCounty Highway 5
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.68667, -86.13333
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.8 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (2000)
Projected traffic300 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$422,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 2241 over Broad Head Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 2241 over Broad Head 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 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 2241 over Broad Head Creek carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Road 2241 over Broad Head Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 2241 over Broad Head Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.