US Bridges

Barfield Rd. over Pintlala Creek

FairPosted for load

Crenshaw County, Alabama · Barfield Rd. · Structure no. 019340

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
54 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barfield Rd. over Pintlala Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Barfield Rd. over Pintlala Creek in Crenshaw County, Alabama. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7 by 2033. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesBarfield Rd.
CrossesPintlala Creek
LocationBarfield Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCrenshaw County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.01613, -86.30488
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating14.2 US tons
Inventory rating10.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2011)
Projected traffic7 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$334,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Barfield Rd. over Pintlala Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Barfield Rd. over Pintlala 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 2024.

How much traffic does Barfield Rd. over Pintlala Creek carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Barfield Rd. over Pintlala Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Barfield Rd. over Pintlala Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.