US Bridges

Pine Lake DR over Spillway of Pine Lake

GoodPosted for load

Marshall County, Alabama · 3.1 MI NW US 231 · Structure no. 019930

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
335
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pine Lake DR over Spillway of Pine Lake is a steel truss - thru carrying Pine Lake DR over Spillway of Pine Lake in Marshall County, Alabama. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 335 vehicles a day, projected to reach 469 by 2044. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesPine Lake DR
CrossesSpillway of Pine Lake
Location3.1 MI NW US 231
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.5 US tons
Inventory rating23.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic335 (2024)
Projected traffic469 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$516,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pine Lake DR over Spillway of Pine Lake built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pine Lake DR over Spillway of Pine Lake 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Pine Lake DR over Spillway of Pine Lake carry?

About 335 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Pine Lake DR over Spillway of Pine Lake?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Pine Lake DR over Spillway of Pine Lake?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.