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Co. Rt. 1570 over Pied Creek

Good

Cullman County, Alabama · Co. Rt 1570 · Structure no. 008786

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
120
1991 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Rt. 1570 over Pied Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Co. Rt. 1570 over Pied Creek in Cullman County, Alabama. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2036. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Rt. 1570
CrossesPied Creek
LocationCo. Rt 1570
RouteCounty Highway 46
CountyCullman County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.27503, -86.65269
Functional classRural 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (1991)
Projected traffic180 by 2036
Trucks10%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$411,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Rt. 1570 over Pied Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Rt. 1570 over Pied 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Co. Rt. 1570 over Pied Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (1991 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Co. Rt. 1570 over Pied Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Co. Rt. 1570 over Pied Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.