US Bridges

Wasden Rd. over Pintlala Crk

Fair

Montgomery County, Alabama · Br. on Lowndes-Montgcolin · Structure no. 007355

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
463 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
650
1993 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wasden Rd. over Pintlala Crk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wasden Rd. over Pintlala Crk in Montgomery County, Alabama. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 6 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2043. The structure is 463 ft (141.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesWasden Rd.
CrossesPintlala Crk
LocationBr. on Lowndes-Montgcolin
RouteCounty Highway 13
CountyMontgomery County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.24183, -86.40753
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.8 US tons
Inventory rating24.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+12 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length463 ft (141.1 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (1993)
Projected traffic2,500 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$2.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wasden Rd. over Pintlala Crk built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wasden Rd. over Pintlala Crk 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Wasden Rd. over Pintlala Crk carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wasden Rd. over Pintlala Crk?

The structure is 463 ft (141.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Wasden Rd. over Pintlala Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.