US Bridges

Cr. 50 over Pigeon Creek

Fair

Butler County, Alabama · Pigeon Creek · Structure no. 013655

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
476 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
1,457
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cr. 50 over Pigeon Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cr. 50 over Pigeon Creek in Butler County, Alabama. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 1,457 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2041. The structure is 476 ft (145.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCr. 50
CrossesPigeon Creek
LocationPigeon Creek
RouteCounty Highway 50
CountyButler County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.81927, -86.50211
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating76.1 US tons
Inventory rating45.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans14
Design loadHS 20
Structure length476 ft (145.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,457 (2018)
Projected traffic900 by 2041
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$3.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cr. 50 over Pigeon Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cr. 50 over Pigeon 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Cr. 50 over Pigeon Creek carry?

About 1,457 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Cr. 50 over Pigeon Creek?

The structure is 476 ft (145.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Cr. 50 over Pigeon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.