US Bridges

Pisgah Drive over Pinhook Creek

Good

Madison County, Alabama · 6110 Pisgah Drive · Structure no. 017813

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,450
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pisgah Drive over Pinhook Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pisgah Drive over Pinhook Creek in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 1,450 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,842 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPisgah Drive
CrossesPinhook Creek
Location6110 Pisgah Drive
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.79771, -86.59067
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,450 (2024)
Projected traffic2,842 by 2044
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$376,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pisgah Drive over Pinhook Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pisgah Drive over Pinhook Creek 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 Pisgah Drive over Pinhook Creek carry?

About 1,450 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Pisgah Drive over Pinhook Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Pisgah Drive over Pinhook Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.