US Bridges

SR 223 MP 10.284 over Conecuh River

Good

Pike County, Alabama · 0.5 Mi. South of Saco · Structure no. 006730

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
374 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
650
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 223 MP 10.284 over Conecuh River is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 223 MP 10.284 over Conecuh River in Pike County, Alabama. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 809 by 2033. The structure is 374 ft (114 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 223 MP 10.284
CrossesConecuh River
Location0.5 Mi. South of Saco
RouteState Highway 223
CountyPike County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.94863, -85.82142
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadH 15
Structure length374 ft (114 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2013)
Projected traffic809 by 2033
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 223 MP 10.284 over Conecuh River built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 223 MP 10.284 over Conecuh River 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SR 223 MP 10.284 over Conecuh River carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SR 223 MP 10.284 over Conecuh River?

The structure is 374 ft (114 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SR 223 MP 10.284 over Conecuh River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.