US Bridges

Oakwood Ave over Pinhook Creek

Fair

Madison County, Alabama · 510 Oakwood Ave E · Structure no. 006026

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
64 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,100
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oakwood Ave over Pinhook Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Oakwood Ave over Pinhook Creek in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 14,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,740 by 2044. The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOakwood Ave
CrossesPinhook Creek
Location510 Oakwood Ave E
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.7336, -86.58345
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length64 ft (19.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,100 (2024)
Projected traffic19,740 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Oakwood Ave over Pinhook Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oakwood Ave over Pinhook 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 Oakwood Ave over Pinhook Creek carry?

About 14,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Oakwood Ave over Pinhook Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Oakwood Ave over Pinhook Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.