US Bridges

Blue Spring Road over Trib. to Pinhook Creek

Fair

Madison County, Alabama · 0.5 Mile West U.S. 231 · Structure no. 020715

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,800
2025 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blue Spring Road over Trib. to Pinhook Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Blue Spring Road over Trib. to Pinhook Creek in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 61 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.

It carries about 15,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,120 by 2045. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBlue Spring Road
CrossesTrib. to Pinhook Creek
Location0.5 Mile West U.S. 231
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.75942, -86.59903
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.7 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,800 (2025)
Projected traffic22,120 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$672,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Blue Spring Road over Trib. to Pinhook Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

What condition is Blue Spring Road over Trib. to 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Blue Spring Road over Trib. to Pinhook Creek carry?

About 15,800 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Blue Spring Road over Trib. to Pinhook Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns Blue Spring Road over Trib. to Pinhook Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.