US Bridges

Pine Grove Rd. Ext over Styx River

Good

Baldwin County, Alabama · 150FT E.Of CR40 · Structure no. 021635

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,601
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pine Grove Rd. Ext over Styx River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pine Grove Rd. Ext over Styx River in Baldwin County, Alabama. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,601 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,842 by 2043. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPine Grove Rd. Ext
CrossesStyx River
Location150FT E.Of CR40
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBaldwin County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.85177, -87.76745
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating58.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,601 (2023)
Projected traffic2,842 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$771,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pine Grove Rd. Ext over Styx River built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pine Grove Rd. Ext over Styx River 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Pine Grove Rd. Ext over Styx River carry?

About 1,601 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Pine Grove Rd. Ext over Styx River?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Pine Grove Rd. Ext over Styx River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.