US Bridges

Sewell Road over Pinkston Creek

Fair

Elmore County, Alabama · Sec 27 T20N R18E · Structure no. 011849

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
360
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sewell Road over Pinkston Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Sewell Road over Pinkston Creek in Elmore County, Alabama. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 6 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 360 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2030. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSewell Road
CrossesPinkston Creek
LocationSec 27 T20N R18E
RouteCounty Highway 88
CountyElmore County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.69167, -86.26333
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.4 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic360 (1998)
Projected traffic400 by 2030
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$534,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sewell Road over Pinkston Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sewell Road over Pinkston 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Sewell Road over Pinkston Creek carry?

About 360 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is Sewell Road over Pinkston Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Sewell Road over Pinkston Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.