US Bridges

Blue Spring RD over Pinhook Creek

Fair

Madison County, Alabama · Blue Spring Road · Structure no. 013127

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,300
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blue Spring RD over Pinhook Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Blue Spring RD over Pinhook Creek in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 69 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 12,300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,525 by 2045. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBlue Spring RD
CrossesPinhook Creek
LocationBlue Spring Road
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.78858, -86.59319
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating98 US tons
Inventory rating76.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,300 (2019)
Projected traffic17,525 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$894,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Blue Spring RD over Pinhook Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Blue Spring RD 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 Blue Spring RD over Pinhook Creek carry?

About 12,300 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Blue Spring RD over Pinhook Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Blue Spring RD over Pinhook Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.