US Bridges

County Road 2262 over Big Creek

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Pike County, Alabama · SEC12 T8N R20E · Structure no. 019098

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
171 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
385
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 2262 over Big Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying County Road 2262 over Big Creek in Pike County, Alabama. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 385 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 575 by 2035. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 2262
CrossesBig Creek
LocationSEC12 T8N R20E
RouteCounty Highway 6
CountyPike County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.67821, -85.99416
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.3 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic385 (2003)
Projected traffic575 by 2035
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 2262 over Big Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 2262 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does County Road 2262 over Big Creek carry?

About 385 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is County Road 2262 over Big Creek?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 2262 over Big Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.