US Bridges

Pine Street over Circular Road

Fair

Lauderdale County, Alabama · 1.5 MI N JCT SR 20 · Structure no. 007762

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
304 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,500
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pine Street over Circular Road is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Pine Street over Circular Road in Lauderdale County, Alabama. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 5 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 18,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,000 by 2034. The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPine Street
CrossesCircular Road
Location1.5 MI N JCT SR 20
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLauderdale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.80772, -87.68233
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating27.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length304 ft (92.7 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,500 (2014)
Projected traffic26,000 by 2034
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$4.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pine Street over Circular Road built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pine Street over Circular Road 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Pine Street over Circular Road carry?

About 18,500 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Pine Street over Circular Road?

The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Pine Street over Circular Road?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.