US Bridges

Patrick Road over Trib.Of Pineywoods Creek

Good

Butler County, Alabama · 2.0 Mi. West Mckenzie · Structure no. 018515

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
48
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Patrick Road over Trib.Of Pineywoods Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Patrick Road over Trib.Of Pineywoods Creek in Butler County, Alabama. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 48 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 55 by 2040. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesPatrick Road
CrossesTrib.Of Pineywoods Creek
Location2.0 Mi. West Mckenzie
RouteCounty Highway 79Z
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.54413, -86.75685
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating70.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48 (2018)
Projected traffic55 by 2040
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$558,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Patrick Road over Trib.Of Pineywoods Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Patrick Road over Trib.Of Pineywoods 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 2024.

How much traffic does Patrick Road over Trib.Of Pineywoods Creek carry?

About 48 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Patrick Road over Trib.Of Pineywoods Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Patrick Road over Trib.Of Pineywoods Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.