US Bridges

Unionacdmy-Ada Rd. over Pintlala Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Alabama · 6.0 MI East of US 31 · Structure no. 013911

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
170 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
118
1989 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Unionacdmy-Ada Rd. over Pintlala Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Unionacdmy-Ada Rd. over Pintlala Creek in Montgomery County, Alabama. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 118 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 109 by 2045. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUnionacdmy-Ada Rd.
CrossesPintlala Creek
Location6.0 MI East of US 31
RouteCounty Highway 14
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.10153, -86.30658
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.4 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic118 (1989)
Projected traffic109 by 2045
Trucks1%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Unionacdmy-Ada Rd. over Pintlala Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Unionacdmy-Ada Rd. over Pintlala 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 February 2025.

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

About 118 vehicles per day (1989 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Unionacdmy-Ada Rd. over Pintlala Creek?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Unionacdmy-Ada Rd. over Pintlala Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.