Piney Grove Road over No Name Branch
FairPosted for loadCovington County, Alabama · Piney Grove Road · Structure no. 008948
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old, rebuilt 1966
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 32 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 190
- 1994 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Piney Grove Road over No Name Branch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Piney Grove Road over No Name Branch in Covington County, Alabama. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1966, so it is 91 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 190 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 230 by 2033. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Piney Grove Road over No Name Branch built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.
What condition is Piney Grove Road over No Name Branch 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 2024.
How much traffic does Piney Grove Road over No Name Branch carry?
About 190 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Piney Grove Road over No Name Branch?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Piney Grove Road over No Name Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.