US Bridges

Blue Spring RD over Pinhook Creek

Fair

Madison County, Alabama · 4100 Blue Spring RD · Structure no. 013148

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,920
2022 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 1965 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 60 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 14,920 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,000 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBlue Spring RD
CrossesPinhook Creek
Location4100 Blue Spring RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.77667, -86.59833
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 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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.4 US tons
Inventory rating34.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,920 (2022)
Projected traffic21,000 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$921,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Blue Spring RD over Pinhook Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Blue Spring RD over Pinhook Creek carry?

About 14,920 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Blue Spring RD over Pinhook Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Blue Spring RD over Pinhook Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.