US Bridges

Pleasant Grove RD over Lost Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · 1.5 MI SE Al HWY 269 · Structure no. 016466

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pleasant Grove RD over Lost Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Pleasant Grove RD over Lost Creek 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,600 by 2045. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesPleasant Grove RD
CrossesLost Creek
Location1.5 MI SE Al HWY 269
RouteCounty Highway 858
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.50367, -86.99643
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2025)
Projected traffic2,600 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pleasant Grove RD over Lost Creek built?

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

What condition is Pleasant Grove RD over Lost 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Pleasant Grove RD over Lost Creek carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Pleasant Grove RD over Lost Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns Pleasant Grove RD over Lost Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.