US Bridges

Pine Hill Road over CSX Railroad

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · 100 Ft E Newcastle RD · Structure no. 009437

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,595
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pine Hill Road over CSX Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pine Hill Road over CSX Railroad in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 14,595 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,750 by 2044. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesPine Hill Road
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location100 Ft E Newcastle RD
RouteCounty Highway 123
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.63162, -86.7839
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,595 (2024)
Projected traffic17,750 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pine Hill Road over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pine Hill Road over CSX Railroad 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Pine Hill Road over CSX Railroad carry?

About 14,595 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pine Hill Road over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Pine Hill Road over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.