US Bridges

Liberty Church Rd. over Pintlala Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Alabama · .4 MI E of Pettus Rd. · Structure no. 015097

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
340 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
80
1991 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Liberty Church Rd. over Pintlala Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Liberty Church Rd. over Pintlala Creek in Montgomery County, Alabama. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 85 by 2044. The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesLiberty Church Rd.
CrossesPintlala Creek
Location.4 MI E of Pettus Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.15274, -86.35381
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.1 US tons
Inventory rating41.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length340 ft (103.6 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (1991)
Projected traffic85 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$2.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Liberty Church Rd. over Pintlala Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Liberty Church 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Liberty Church Rd. over Pintlala Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (1991 count).

How long is Liberty Church Rd. over Pintlala Creek?

The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Liberty Church Rd. over Pintlala Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.