US Bridges

County Road 3328 over West Clearwater Creek

Good

Pike County, Alabama · Sec 34 T8N R22E · Structure no. 007920

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 3328 over West Clearwater Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 3328 over West Clearwater Creek in Pike County, Alabama. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2034. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCounty Road 3328
CrossesWest Clearwater Creek
LocationSec 34 T8N R22E
RouteCounty Highway 4
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.62833, -85.83333
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 inspectionAugust 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2000)
Projected traffic300 by 2034
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$394,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 3328 over West Clearwater Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 3328 over West Clearwater 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 3328 over West Clearwater Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Road 3328 over West Clearwater Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 3328 over West Clearwater Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.