US Bridges

Pinewood Drive over Prestwood Creek

Good

Covington County, Alabama · Pinewood Drive · Structure no. 021666

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,158
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pinewood Drive over Prestwood Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pinewood Drive over Prestwood Creek in Covington County, Alabama. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,158 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,721 by 2040. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPinewood Drive
CrossesPrestwood Creek
LocationPinewood Drive
RouteCity Street 68
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.32597, -86.48937
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 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 traffic1,158 (2020)
Projected traffic1,721 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$263,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pinewood Drive over Prestwood Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pinewood Drive over Prestwood Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Pinewood Drive over Prestwood Creek carry?

About 1,158 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pinewood Drive over Prestwood Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Pinewood Drive over Prestwood Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.