US Bridges

Tabernacle Loop RD over Pinchony Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Alabama · .6 MI W of US 31 · Structure no. 012680

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
466 ft
19 main spans
Daily traffic
125
1988 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tabernacle Loop RD over Pinchony Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Tabernacle Loop RD over Pinchony Creek in Montgomery County, Alabama. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2044. The structure is 466 ft (142 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesTabernacle Loop RD
CrossesPinchony Creek
Location.6 MI W of US 31
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.15302, -86.38259
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans19
Design loadHS 20
Structure length466 ft (142 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (1988)
Projected traffic150 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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 statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Tabernacle Loop RD over Pinchony Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tabernacle Loop RD over Pinchony Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Tabernacle Loop RD over Pinchony Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (1988 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Tabernacle Loop RD over Pinchony Creek?

The structure is 466 ft (142 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Tabernacle Loop RD over Pinchony Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.