US Bridges

CR-459 over Little Pinchoulee Creek

Fair

Coosa County, Alabama · 2.41 Mi. S. Al 22 · Structure no. 010568

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
306
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-459 over Little Pinchoulee Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR-459 over Little Pinchoulee Creek in Coosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 306 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 487 by 2041. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-459
CrossesLittle Pinchoulee Creek
Location2.41 Mi. S. Al 22
RouteCounty Highway 27
CountyCoosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.78768, -86.35797
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.5 US tons
Inventory rating27.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic306 (2021)
Projected traffic487 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$521,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR-459 over Little Pinchoulee Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-459 over Little 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does CR-459 over Little Pinchoulee Creek carry?

About 306 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR-459 over Little Pinchoulee Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CR-459 over Little Pinchoulee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.