US Bridges

Old Pied-Gad HWY over Unknown Tributary

Fair

Calhoun County, Alabama · Old Pied-Gad HWY · Structure no. 018965

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
93 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
557
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Pied-Gad HWY over Unknown Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying Old Pied-Gad HWY over Unknown Tributary in Calhoun County, Alabama. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 557 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,159 by 2044. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOld Pied-Gad HWY
CrossesUnknown Tributary
LocationOld Pied-Gad HWY
RouteCounty Highway 98
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.93016, -85.64346
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.6 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.9 m)
Roadway width83 ft (25.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic557 (2007)
Projected traffic1,159 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Pied-Gad HWY over Unknown Tributary built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Pied-Gad HWY over Unknown Tributary 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Old Pied-Gad HWY over Unknown Tributary carry?

About 557 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old Pied-Gad HWY over Unknown Tributary?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns Old Pied-Gad HWY over Unknown Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.