US Bridges

Stringfield RD over Pinhook Creek

Good

Madison County, Alabama · Stringfield * Marymont · Structure no. 006405

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stringfield RD over Pinhook Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Stringfield RD over Pinhook Creek in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,610 by 2024. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesStringfield RD
CrossesPinhook Creek
LocationStringfield * Marymont
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.7784, -86.6046
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2022)
Projected traffic5,610 by 2024
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$525,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stringfield RD over Pinhook Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stringfield RD over Pinhook 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Stringfield RD over Pinhook Creek carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Stringfield RD over Pinhook Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Stringfield RD over Pinhook Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.