US Bridges

Cecil Fain DR over Pinhook Creek

Fair

Madison County, Alabama · Cecil Fain at Pinhook Crk · Structure no. 010069

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cecil Fain DR over Pinhook Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Cecil Fain DR over Pinhook Creek in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,540 by 2044. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCecil Fain DR
CrossesPinhook Creek
LocationCecil Fain at Pinhook Crk
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.79754, -86.61035
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.2 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2024)
Projected traffic1,540 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cecil Fain DR over Pinhook Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cecil Fain 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 Cecil Fain DR over Pinhook Creek carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cecil Fain DR over Pinhook Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Cecil Fain DR over Pinhook Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.