US Bridges

CO.26/PINE Grove over Fergusen Branch

Fair

Pickens County, Alabama · 0.8 MI North of US 86 · Structure no. 006239

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
550
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO.26/PINE Grove over Fergusen Branch is a concrete culvert carrying CO.26/PINE Grove over Fergusen Branch in Pickens County, Alabama. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2034. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCO.26/PINE Grove
CrossesFergusen Branch
Location0.8 MI North of US 86
RouteCounty Highway 26
CountyPickens County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.28366, -88.12491
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating45.2 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (1998)
Projected traffic600 by 2034
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$256,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO.26/PINE Grove over Fergusen Branch built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO.26/PINE Grove over Fergusen Branch 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 CO.26/PINE Grove over Fergusen Branch carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO.26/PINE Grove over Fergusen Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CO.26/PINE Grove over Fergusen Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.