US Bridges

Webster DR over Pinhook Creek

FairPosted for load

Madison County, Alabama · 500 a Webster DR · Structure no. 009784

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
520
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Webster DR over Pinhook Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Webster DR 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 520 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2043. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWebster DR
CrossesPinhook Creek
Location500 a Webster DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.74271, -86.59063
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic520 (2023)
Projected traffic750 by 2043
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Webster DR over Pinhook Creek built?

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

What condition is Webster 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Webster DR over Pinhook Creek carry?

About 520 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Webster DR over Pinhook Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Webster DR over Pinhook Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.