US Bridges

Pender Road over Whitleys Creek

FairPosted for load

Fayette County, Alabama · 4 MI South of Hubbertvill · Structure no. 018047

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Other
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pender Road over Whitleys Creek is a steel other carrying Pender Road over Whitleys Creek in Fayette County, Alabama. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2033. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesPender Road
CrossesWhitleys Creek
Location4 MI South of Hubbertvill
RouteCounty Highway 360
CountyFayette County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.77901, -87.72552
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating5 US tons
Inventory rating3.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2001)
Projected traffic40 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$142,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pender Road over Whitleys Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pender Road over Whitleys 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Pender Road over Whitleys Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2001 count).

How long is Pender Road over Whitleys Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Pender Road over Whitleys Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.