US Bridges

County Road 2224 over Big Creek Branch

Fair

Pike County, Alabama · Sec 18 T9N R21E · Structure no. 007715

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 2224 over Big Creek Branch is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 2224 over Big Creek Branch 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2035. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long.

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 2224
CrossesBig Creek Branch
LocationSec 18 T9N R21E
RouteCounty Highway 39
CountyPike County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.755, -85.99
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.6 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2000)
Projected traffic200 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$408,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 2224 over Big Creek Branch built?

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

What condition is County Road 2224 over Big Creek Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 2224 over Big Creek Branch carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Road 2224 over Big Creek Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns County Road 2224 over Big Creek Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.