US Bridges

Mary Taylor Road over Pinchgut Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · Mary Taylor * Pinchgut Ck · Structure no. 012419

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mary Taylor Road over Pinchgut Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mary Taylor Road over Pinchgut Creek in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2036. The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMary Taylor Road
CrossesPinchgut Creek
LocationMary Taylor * Pinchgut Ck
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.60644, -86.62644
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2016)
Projected traffic2,500 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$772,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mary Taylor Road over Pinchgut Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mary Taylor Road over Pinchgut 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 2024.

How much traffic does Mary Taylor Road over Pinchgut Creek carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mary Taylor Road over Pinchgut Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Mary Taylor Road over Pinchgut Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.