US Bridges

Unionacdmy-Ada Rd. over Pintlala Crk.Relief

Fair

Montgomery County, Alabama · 6.1 MI East of US 31 · Structure no. 010945

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
125 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
130
1993 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Unionacdmy-Ada Rd. over Pintlala Crk.Relief is a concrete channel beam carrying Unionacdmy-Ada Rd. over Pintlala Crk.Relief in Montgomery County, Alabama. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2044. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUnionacdmy-Ada Rd.
CrossesPintlala Crk.Relief
Location6.1 MI East of US 31
RouteCounty Highway 14
CountyMontgomery County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.10256, -86.30537
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (1993)
Projected traffic400 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$859,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Unionacdmy-Ada Rd. over Pintlala Crk.Relief built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Unionacdmy-Ada Rd. over Pintlala Crk.Relief 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Unionacdmy-Ada Rd. over Pintlala Crk.Relief carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Unionacdmy-Ada Rd. over Pintlala Crk.Relief?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Unionacdmy-Ada Rd. over Pintlala Crk.Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.