Ray Ave over Piney Creek
GoodDeKalb County, Alabama · 0.3 MI S of Horton RD · Structure no. 015160
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2025 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ray Ave over Piney Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Ray Ave over Piney Creek in DeKalb County, Alabama. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2045. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ray Ave over Piney Creek built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ray Ave over Piney 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does Ray Ave over Piney Creek carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Ray Ave over Piney Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Ray Ave over Piney Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.