US Bridges

Pine Hill Road over Fivemile Creek Tributary

Good

Jefferson County, Alabama · 1000 W Al 79 · Structure no. 014016

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,875
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pine Hill Road over Fivemile Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying Pine Hill Road over Fivemile Creek Tributary in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,875 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,450 by 2044. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPine Hill Road
CrossesFivemile Creek Tributary
Location1000 W Al 79
RouteCounty Highway 228
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.60273, -86.75764
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.9 US tons
Inventory rating43.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,875 (2024)
Projected traffic6,450 by 2044
Trucks20%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$471,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pine Hill Road over Fivemile Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pine Hill Road over Fivemile Creek Tributary in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Pine Hill Road over Fivemile Creek Tributary carry?

About 5,875 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Pine Hill Road over Fivemile Creek Tributary?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.5 m).

Who owns Pine Hill Road over Fivemile Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.