US Bridges

Howard Road over Pine Knot Creek

Good

Pickens County, Alabama · 0.4 Miles East of SR#14 · Structure no. 019136

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
45
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Howard Road over Pine Knot Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Howard Road over Pine Knot Creek in Pickens County, Alabama. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2030. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 28 ft wide.

CarriesHoward Road
CrossesPine Knot Creek
Location0.4 Miles East of SR#14
RouteCounty Highway 195
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.20366, -88.23208
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating61.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2005)
Projected traffic70 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$399,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Howard Road over Pine Knot Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Howard Road over Pine Knot 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Howard Road over Pine Knot Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2005 count).

How long is Howard Road over Pine Knot Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Howard Road over Pine Knot Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.