US Bridges

Pickwick ST over Spring Creek

FairPosted for load

Colbert County, Alabama · Rivermont Sheffield · Structure no. 006907

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
250 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,650
1990 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pickwick ST over Spring Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Pickwick ST over Spring Creek in Colbert County, Alabama. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,650 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2043. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPickwick ST
CrossesSpring Creek
LocationRivermont Sheffield
RouteCity Street 0
CountyColbert County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.73814, -87.7207
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,650 (1990)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$1.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pickwick ST over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pickwick ST over Spring 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Pickwick ST over Spring Creek carry?

About 1,650 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Pickwick ST over Spring Creek?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Pickwick ST over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.