US Bridges

County Road 7724 over Nappy Head Branch

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Pike County, Alabama · Sec 12 T10N R20E · Structure no. 013867

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 7724 over Nappy Head Branch is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 7724 over Nappy Head Branch in Pike County, Alabama. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2035. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 7724
CrossesNappy Head Branch
LocationSec 12 T10N R20E
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPike County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.85, -85.995
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2000)
Projected traffic50 by 2035
Trucks0%
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$505,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 7724 over Nappy Head Branch built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 7724 over Nappy Head 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 7724 over Nappy Head Branch carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2000 count).

How long is County Road 7724 over Nappy Head Branch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 7724 over Nappy Head Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.