US Bridges

Max Luther over Pinhook Creek

Fair

Madison County, Alabama · Max Luther * Blue Spg RD · Structure no. 007794

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,200
2025 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Max Luther over Pinhook Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Max Luther 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 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 7,200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,080 by 2045. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMax Luther
CrossesPinhook Creek
LocationMax Luther * Blue Spg RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.75817, -86.59783
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,200 (2025)
Projected traffic10,080 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$680,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Max Luther over Pinhook Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Max Luther over Pinhook Creek carry?

About 7,200 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Max Luther over Pinhook Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Max Luther over Pinhook Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.