US Bridges

Doster Road over Pine Creek

Fair

Autauga County, Alabama · .23 Mile West of US31 · Structure no. 021740

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,720
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Doster Road over Pine Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Doster Road over Pine Creek in Autauga County, Alabama. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 1,720 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,560 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesDoster Road
CrossesPine Creek
Location.23 Mile West of US31
RouteCity Street 0
CountyAutauga County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.44206, -86.43697
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating94.4 US tons
Inventory rating56.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,720 (2022)
Projected traffic2,560 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$538,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Doster Road over Pine Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Doster Road over Pine Creek 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 March 2025.

How much traffic does Doster Road over Pine Creek carry?

About 1,720 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Doster Road over Pine Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Doster Road over Pine Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.