US Bridges

Paint Rock RD over Pond Creek

Fair

Madison County, Alabama · 0.7 MI E CO RD 384 · Structure no. 001505

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Paint Rock RD over Pond Creek is a masonry culvert carrying Paint Rock RD over Pond Creek in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 642 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPaint Rock RD
CrossesPond Creek
Location0.7 MI E CO RD 384
RouteCounty Highway 170
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.53202, -86.37684
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2001)
Projected traffic642 by 2042
Trucks1%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$248,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Paint Rock RD over Pond Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Paint Rock RD over Pond 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Paint Rock RD over Pond Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Paint Rock RD over Pond Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Paint Rock RD over Pond Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.