US Bridges

Union Hill Rd. over Pine Log Br.

FairPosted for load

Geneva County, Alabama · 3 MI SW of Slocomb · Structure no. 015281

Built
1946
79 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
47
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Union Hill Rd. over Pine Log Br. is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Union Hill Rd. over Pine Log Br. in Geneva County, Alabama. It was built in 1946 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 79 years old, older 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 47 vehicles a day, projected to reach 61 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUnion Hill Rd.
CrossesPine Log Br.
Location3 MI SW of Slocomb
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGeneva County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.07169, -85.61963
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating30.2 US tons
Inventory rating22.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47 (2024)
Projected traffic61 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$194,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Union Hill Rd. over Pine Log Br. built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Union Hill Rd. over Pine Log Br. 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Union Hill Rd. over Pine Log Br. carry?

About 47 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Union Hill Rd. over Pine Log Br.?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Union Hill Rd. over Pine Log Br.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.