US Bridges

Pinson Main Street over Beaver Creek

Good

Jefferson County, Alabama · 50 N Spring ST (pinson) · Structure no. 018134

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,499
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pinson Main Street over Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pinson Main Street over Beaver Creek in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 5,499 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,190 by 2043. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPinson Main Street
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location50 N Spring ST (pinson)
RouteCounty Highway 648
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.68918, -86.6869
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.1 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.8 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,499 (2023)
Projected traffic8,190 by 2043
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$886,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pinson Main Street over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pinson Main Street over Beaver 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Pinson Main Street over Beaver Creek carry?

About 5,499 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pinson Main Street over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Pinson Main Street over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.