US Bridges

County Line Rd. over Piney Woods Creek

PoorPosted for load

Conecuh County, Alabama · 3.9 MI N.W.Shreve · Structure no. 013466

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
91 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
75
1995 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Line Rd. over Piney Woods Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Line Rd. over Piney Woods Creek in Conecuh County, Alabama. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 76 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 4 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 137 by 2034. The structure is 91 ft (27.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCounty Line Rd.
CrossesPiney Woods Creek
Location3.9 MI N.W.Shreve
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.52104, -86.7698
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.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating3 US tons
Inventory rating2 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length91 ft (27.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (1995)
Projected traffic137 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$558,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Line Rd. over Piney Woods Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is County Line Rd. over Piney Woods Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does County Line Rd. over Piney Woods Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (1995 count).

How long is County Line Rd. over Piney Woods Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns County Line Rd. over Piney Woods Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.