US Bridges

CO RT#58 Pineflat over Drainage to Cahaba River

Fair

Perry County, Alabama · 1MILE East Al #14ONCORT58 · Structure no. 009739

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
191
1993 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RT#58 Pineflat over Drainage to Cahaba River is a concrete culvert carrying CO RT#58 Pineflat over Drainage to Cahaba River in Perry County, Alabama. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1988, 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 5 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 191 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 215 by 2032. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCO RT#58 Pineflat
CrossesDrainage to Cahaba River
Location1MILE East Al #14ONCORT58
RouteCounty Highway 58
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.58833, -87.15333
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating67.4 US tons
Inventory rating40.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic191 (1993)
Projected traffic215 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$256,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RT#58 Pineflat over Drainage to Cahaba River built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is CO RT#58 Pineflat over Drainage to Cahaba River 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does CO RT#58 Pineflat over Drainage to Cahaba River carry?

About 191 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CO RT#58 Pineflat over Drainage to Cahaba River?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CO RT#58 Pineflat over Drainage to Cahaba River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.