US Bridges

Pulaski Pike over Pinhook Creek

Good

Madison County, Alabama · Pulaski Pike N Stagrun · Structure no. 009747

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,000
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pulaski Pike over Pinhook Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pulaski Pike over Pinhook Creek in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1968, 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 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 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,405 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPulaski Pike
CrossesPinhook Creek
LocationPulaski Pike N Stagrun
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.79, -86.61667
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.2 US tons
Inventory rating38.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,000 (2019)
Projected traffic15,405 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
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$661,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pulaski Pike over Pinhook Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pulaski Pike 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 Pulaski Pike over Pinhook Creek carry?

About 11,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Pulaski Pike over Pinhook Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Pulaski Pike over Pinhook Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.