US Bridges

Federal Road over Pinchony Creek

FairPosted for load

Montgomery County, Alabama · 2.0 MI E Lowndes Coline · Structure no. 009633

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
414 ft
21 main spans
Daily traffic
425
1988 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Federal Road over Pinchony Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Federal Road over Pinchony Creek in Montgomery County, Alabama. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 425 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2044. The structure is 414 ft (126.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFederal Road
CrossesPinchony Creek
Location2.0 MI E Lowndes Coline
RouteCounty Highway 11
CountyMontgomery County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.17644, -86.38597
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.4 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans21
Design loadH 15
Structure length414 ft (126.2 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic425 (1988)
Projected traffic600 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$2.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Federal Road over Pinchony Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Federal Road over Pinchony 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Federal Road over Pinchony Creek carry?

About 425 vehicles per day (1988 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Federal Road over Pinchony Creek?

The structure is 414 ft (126.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Federal Road over Pinchony Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.