Short Pike over Short Pike @ Relief Chan
FairPosted for loadMadison County, Alabama · .2 Miles West Wall Triana · Structure no. 019103
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 80
- 2025 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Short Pike over Short Pike @ Relief Chan is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Short Pike over Short Pike @ Relief Chan in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 105 by 2045. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Short Pike over Short Pike @ Relief Chan built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is Short Pike over Short Pike @ Relief Chan 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Short Pike over Short Pike @ Relief Chan carry?
About 80 vehicles per day (2025 count).
How long is Short Pike over Short Pike @ Relief Chan?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Short Pike over Short Pike @ Relief Chan?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.