US Bridges

Old Springhill Rd. over Piney Woods Creek

FairPosted for load

Crenshaw County, Alabama · Old Springhill Rd. · Structure no. 014792

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
55 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Springhill Rd. over Piney Woods Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Springhill Rd. over Piney Woods Creek in Crenshaw County, Alabama. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 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 2 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3 by 2034. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Springhill Rd.
CrossesPiney Woods Creek
LocationOld Springhill Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCrenshaw County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.63369, -86.45321
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating9.5 US tons
Inventory rating7.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2 (2011)
Projected traffic3 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$286,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Springhill Rd. over Piney Woods Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Springhill 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 2023.

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

About 2 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Old Springhill Rd. over Piney Woods Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Old Springhill Rd. over Piney Woods Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.