Max Luther over Pinhook Creek
FairMadison County, Alabama · West of North Park · Structure no. 007490
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 150 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,200
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Max Luther over Pinhook Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Max Luther over Pinhook Creek in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 6 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 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,880 by 2044. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Max Luther over Pinhook Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is Max Luther 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 Max Luther over Pinhook Creek carry?
About 4,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Max Luther over Pinhook Creek?
The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.
Who owns Max Luther over Pinhook Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.