US Bridges

Pineywoods RD over Fishers Creek

Fair

Clarke County, Alabama · 1.0 Mi. South US84 · Structure no. 010212

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
46 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
100
1995 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pineywoods RD over Fishers Creek is a steel culvert carrying Pineywoods RD over Fishers Creek in Clarke County, Alabama. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 110 by 2041. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesPineywoods RD
CrossesFishers Creek
Location1.0 Mi. South US84
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClarke County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.63981, -87.71933
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1995)
Projected traffic110 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$527,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pineywoods RD over Fishers Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pineywoods RD over Fishers 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Pineywoods RD over Fishers Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1995 count).

How long is Pineywoods RD over Fishers Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Pineywoods RD over Fishers Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.