US Bridges

County Road 4442 over Pea River Relief

FairPosted for load

Pike County, Alabama · Sec 34 T8N R23E · Structure no. 009146

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
347 ft
23 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 4442 over Pea River Relief is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 4442 over Pea River Relief in Pike County, Alabama. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2035. The structure is 347 ft (105.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 4442
CrossesPea River Relief
LocationSec 34 T8N R23E
RouteCounty Highway 77
CountyPike County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.62792, -85.73853
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating21.5 US tons
Inventory rating14.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans23
Design loadH 10
Structure length347 ft (105.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2001)
Projected traffic400 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 4442 over Pea River Relief built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 4442 over Pea River Relief 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 4442 over Pea River Relief carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Road 4442 over Pea River Relief?

The structure is 347 ft (105.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 4442 over Pea River Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.