Sparkman DR over Pinhook Creek
PoorMadison County, Alabama · Sparkman * Memorialpky · Structure no. 009653
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old, rebuilt 2004
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 100 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 19,100
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sparkman DR over Pinhook Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Sparkman DR over Pinhook Creek in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 57 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 19,100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,300 by 2044. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Sparkman DR over Pinhook Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.
What condition is Sparkman DR over Pinhook Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does Sparkman DR over Pinhook Creek carry?
About 19,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Sparkman DR over Pinhook Creek?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.
Who owns Sparkman DR over Pinhook Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.