US Bridges

Cedar Point DR over Pinhook Creek

Fair

Madison County, Alabama · 6303 Cedar Point DR · Structure no. 007753

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cedar Point DR over Pinhook Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Cedar Point DR over Pinhook Creek in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 154 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCedar Point DR
CrossesPinhook Creek
Location6303 Cedar Point DR
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.8, -86.61667
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.2 US tons
Inventory rating27.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2024)
Projected traffic154 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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$376,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cedar Point DR over Pinhook Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cedar Point DR 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Cedar Point DR over Pinhook Creek carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cedar Point DR over Pinhook Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Cedar Point DR over Pinhook Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.