US Bridges

South Chalkville R over Pinchgut Creek

Good

Jefferson County, Alabama · 500 S US 11 · Structure no. 018106

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,500
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Chalkville R over Pinchgut Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying South Chalkville R over Pinchgut Creek in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 10,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,580 by 2044. The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSouth Chalkville R
CrossesPinchgut Creek
Location500 S US 11
RouteCounty Highway 327
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.61771, -86.60781
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating64.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,500 (2024)
Projected traffic12,580 by 2044
Trucks5%
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$760,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was South Chalkville R over Pinchgut Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Chalkville R over Pinchgut Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does South Chalkville R over Pinchgut Creek carry?

About 10,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is South Chalkville R over Pinchgut Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns South Chalkville R over Pinchgut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.