US Bridges

R3 (US231N-I565W) over US231; US431; Pinhook CR

Good

Madison County, Alabama · Ramp 3 @ Bus Depot * Mem. · Structure no. 015939

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,199 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,879
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

R3 (US231N-I565W) over US231; US431; Pinhook CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying R3 (US231N-I565W) over US231; US431; Pinhook CR in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 21,879 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,631 by 2042. The structure is 1,199 ft (365.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesR3 (US231N-I565W)
CrossesUS231; US431; Pinhook CR
LocationRamp 3 @ Bus Depot * Mem.
RouteInterstate 565
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.735, -86.59833
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating48.5 US tons
Inventory rating29.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+9 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,199 ft (365.5 m)
Longest span170 ft (51.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,879 (2022)
Projected traffic30,631 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$7.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was R3 (US231N-I565W) over US231; US431; Pinhook CR built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is R3 (US231N-I565W) over US231; US431; Pinhook CR 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does R3 (US231N-I565W) over US231; US431; Pinhook CR carry?

About 21,879 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is R3 (US231N-I565W) over US231; US431; Pinhook CR?

The structure is 1,199 ft (365.5 m) long with a longest span of 170 ft (51.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns R3 (US231N-I565W) over US231; US431; Pinhook CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.