US Bridges

Al 106 over Pigeon Creek

Good

Butler County, Alabama · 1.4 Mi. E.Of CO.RD.16 · Structure no. 020495

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
250 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
990
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 106 over Pigeon Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Al 106 over Pigeon Creek in Butler County, Alabama. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 990 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,450 by 2033. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesAl 106
CrossesPigeon Creek
Location1.4 Mi. E.Of CO.RD.16
RouteState Highway 106
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.63363, -86.56145
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.5 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic990 (2013)
Projected traffic1,450 by 2033
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 106 over Pigeon Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al 106 over Pigeon 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Al 106 over Pigeon Creek carry?

About 990 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is Al 106 over Pigeon Creek?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Al 106 over Pigeon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.