US Bridges

Pouncey Rd. over Piney Woods Creek

Fair

Crenshaw County, Alabama · Pouncey Rd. · Structure no. 011365

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
90
1993 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pouncey Rd. over Piney Woods Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Pouncey Rd. over Piney Woods Creek in Crenshaw County, Alabama. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger 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 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 99 by 2034. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesPouncey Rd.
CrossesPiney Woods Creek
LocationPouncey Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCrenshaw County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.89666, -86.27477
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.4 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (1993)
Projected traffic99 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$387,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pouncey Rd. over Piney Woods Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pouncey Rd. over Piney Woods 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 October 2024.

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

About 90 vehicles per day (1993 count).

How long is Pouncey Rd. over Piney Woods Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Pouncey Rd. over Piney Woods Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.