US Bridges

County Road 2225 over Smart Branch

Good

Pike County, Alabama · Sec 1 T8N R20E · Structure no. 007388

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
225
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 2225 over Smart Branch is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 2225 over Smart Branch in Pike County, Alabama. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2035. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 2225
CrossesSmart Branch
LocationSec 1 T8N R20E
RouteCounty Highway 27
CountyPike County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.705, -85.99833
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating67.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 10
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2000)
Projected traffic300 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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$559,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 2225 over Smart Branch built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 2225 over Smart Branch 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 County Road 2225 over Smart Branch carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Road 2225 over Smart Branch?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 2225 over Smart Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.