US Bridges

CR-57 over Pinchoulee Creek

Fair

Coosa County, Alabama · 0.36 Mi. N. CR-459 · Structure no. 007018

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
105
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-57 over Pinchoulee Creek is a steel culvert carrying CR-57 over Pinchoulee Creek in Coosa 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 5 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 105 vehicles a day, projected to reach 154 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-57
CrossesPinchoulee Creek
Location0.36 Mi. N. CR-459
RouteCounty Highway 37
CountyCoosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.79026, -86.34922
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic105 (2021)
Projected traffic154 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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$320,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR-57 over Pinchoulee Creek built?

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

What condition is CR-57 over Pinchoulee 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CR-57 over Pinchoulee Creek carry?

About 105 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is CR-57 over Pinchoulee Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns CR-57 over Pinchoulee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.