US Bridges

Pratt Ave over Pinhook Creek

Good

Madison County, Alabama · 0.5 Mile East 231 · Structure no. 020490

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
211 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,797
2025 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pratt Ave over Pinhook Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pratt Ave over Pinhook Creek in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 17,797 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,915 by 2045. The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPratt Ave
CrossesPinhook Creek
Location0.5 Mile East 231
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.73953, -86.59211
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating54.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length211 ft (64.3 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.2 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,797 (2025)
Projected traffic24,915 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 SystemYes

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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$4.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pratt Ave over Pinhook Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pratt Ave 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 2025.

How much traffic does Pratt Ave over Pinhook Creek carry?

About 17,797 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pratt Ave over Pinhook Creek?

The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.2 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Pratt Ave over Pinhook Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.