US Bridges

Al 41 over Pine Flat Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Alabama · 2.5 Mi. N. Sardis · Structure no. 018344

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
70 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,940
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 41 over Pine Flat Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Al 41 over Pine Flat Creek in Dallas County, Alabama. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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.

It carries about 2,940 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,645 by 2033. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesAl 41
CrossesPine Flat Creek
Location2.5 Mi. N. Sardis
RouteState Highway 41
CountyDallas County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.32167, -86.99333
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,940 (2013)
Projected traffic3,645 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$3.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 41 over Pine Flat Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al 41 over Pine Flat 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Al 41 over Pine Flat Creek carry?

About 2,940 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Al 41 over Pine Flat Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Al 41 over Pine Flat Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.