US Bridges

County Road 5522 over Beaver Pond Branch

Good

Pike County, Alabama · Sec 17 T9N R22E · Structure no. 010059

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 5522 over Beaver Pond Branch is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 5522 over Beaver Pond Branch in Pike County, Alabama. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2034. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 5522
CrossesBeaver Pond Branch
LocationSec 17 T9N R22E
RouteCounty Highway 54
CountyPike County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.75544, -85.86441
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 inspectionNovember 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 rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2000)
Projected traffic200 by 2034
Trucks15%
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$243,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 5522 over Beaver Pond Branch built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 5522 over Beaver Pond 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 5522 over Beaver Pond Branch carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is County Road 5522 over Beaver Pond Branch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 5522 over Beaver Pond Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.