US Bridges

Pine Hill Road over Dry Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · 115 Ft S Brewster Road · Structure no. 010824

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
64 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
687
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pine Hill Road over Dry Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Pine Hill Road over Dry Creek in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 687 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2043. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPine Hill Road
CrossesDry Creek
Location115 Ft S Brewster Road
RouteCounty Highway 329
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.62276, -86.66514
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic687 (2023)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2043
Trucks1%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$487,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pine Hill Road over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pine Hill Road over Dry 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Pine Hill Road over Dry Creek carry?

About 687 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Pine Hill Road over Dry Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Pine Hill Road over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.