US Bridges

CO RD 68 over Pinhook Creek

Fair

Houston County, Alabama · Geneva CO to Al 52 · Structure no. 007447

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
640
1993 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 68 over Pinhook Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 68 over Pinhook Creek in Houston County, Alabama. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 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 640 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2033. The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 68
CrossesPinhook Creek
LocationGeneva CO to Al 52
RouteCounty Highway 68
CountyHouston County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.19901, -85.47212
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic640 (1993)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2033
Trucks7%
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$546,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 68 over Pinhook Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 68 over Pinhook 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CO RD 68 over Pinhook Creek carry?

About 640 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 68 over Pinhook Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns CO RD 68 over Pinhook Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.