Fortner RD over Pinhook Creek
FairHouston County, Alabama · Circle to Pilgram Rest Ch · Structure no. 013112
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 72 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 820
- 1993 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fortner RD over Pinhook Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Fortner RD over Pinhook Creek in Houston 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 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 820 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,150 by 2033. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fortner RD over Pinhook Creek built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fortner RD 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Fortner RD over Pinhook Creek carry?
About 820 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Fortner RD over Pinhook Creek?
The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Fortner RD over Pinhook Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.