CO Rt 71A over Piney Creek
GoodLimestone County, Alabama · 1.4 MI E JCT I 65 · Structure no. 011998
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 246 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO Rt 71A over Piney Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO Rt 71A over Piney Creek in Limestone County, Alabama. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2034. The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO Rt 71A over Piney Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO Rt 71A over Piney 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 2024.
How much traffic does CO Rt 71A over Piney Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is CO Rt 71A over Piney Creek?
The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns CO Rt 71A over Piney Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.