US Bridges

River RD over Pine Springs Creek

Fair

Lamar County, Alabama · .1 Mi. N.E. Hwy. 17 · Structure no. 004251

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
490
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

River RD over Pine Springs Creek is a concrete culvert carrying River RD over Pine Springs Creek in Lamar County, Alabama. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 490 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 728 by 2036. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRiver RD
CrossesPine Springs Creek
Location.1 Mi. N.E. Hwy. 17
RouteCounty Highway 35
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.92517, -88.14685
Functional classRural Major 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.1 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic490 (2016)
Projected traffic728 by 2036
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$469,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was River RD over Pine Springs Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is River RD over Pine Springs 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does River RD over Pine Springs Creek carry?

About 490 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is River RD over Pine Springs Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns River RD over Pine Springs Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.