US Bridges

Pine Hole Road over CSX Railroad

PoorClosed to traffic

Clay County, Alabama · 2 Miles S of Lineville · Structure no. 018077

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2000
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45
1900 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pine Hole Road over CSX Railroad is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pine Hole Road over CSX Railroad in Clay County, Alabama. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 1 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 63 by 2020. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 18 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPine Hole Road
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location2 Miles S of Lineville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClay County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.28361, -85.73016
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure1 Imminent FailureMajor deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2000
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (1900)
Projected traffic63 by 2020
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
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$327,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pine Hole Road over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pine Hole Road over CSX Railroad in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2000.

How much traffic does Pine Hole Road over CSX Railroad carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (1900 count).

How long is Pine Hole Road over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Pine Hole Road over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.