US Bridges

County Road 5534 over Trib to Whitewater Creek

GoodPosted for load

Pike County, Alabama · Sec 15 T9N R22E · Structure no. 009748

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
275
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 5534 over Trib to Whitewater Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying County Road 5534 over Trib to Whitewater Creek in Pike County, Alabama. It was built in 1968, 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 275 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2034. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 5534
CrossesTrib to Whitewater Creek
LocationSec 15 T9N R22E
RouteCounty Highway 69
CountyPike County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.74972, -85.84084
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating43.8 US tons
Inventory rating26.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (2000)
Projected traffic300 by 2034
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$347,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 5534 over Trib to Whitewater Creek built?

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

What condition is County Road 5534 over Trib to Whitewater 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 5534 over Trib to Whitewater Creek carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Road 5534 over Trib to Whitewater Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 5534 over Trib to Whitewater Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.