US Bridges

County Road 2227 over Big Creek

Good

Pike County, Alabama · Sec. 18 T9N R21E · Structure no. 007714

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 2227 over Big Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 2227 over Big Creek in Pike County, Alabama. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2035. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 2227
CrossesBig Creek
LocationSec. 18 T9N R21E
RouteCounty Highway 39
CountyPike County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.75, -85.98167
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating79.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 10
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2000)
Projected traffic200 by 2035
Trucks6%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$530,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 2227 over Big Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 2227 over Big 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 2227 over Big Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Road 2227 over Big Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 2227 over Big Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.