US Bridges

Al 106 over Pigeon Creek Relief

Fair

Butler County, Alabama · 1.3 MI E CO RD 16 · Structure no. 016618

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
320 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
820
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 106 over Pigeon Creek Relief is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Al 106 over Pigeon Creek Relief in Butler County, Alabama. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 820 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 962 by 2033. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesAl 106
CrossesPigeon Creek Relief
Location1.3 MI E CO RD 16
RouteState Highway 106
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.63587, -86.64738
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic820 (2013)
Projected traffic962 by 2033
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$3.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 106 over Pigeon Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al 106 over Pigeon Creek Relief 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Al 106 over Pigeon Creek Relief carry?

About 820 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is Al 106 over Pigeon Creek Relief?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Al 106 over Pigeon Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.