US Bridges

SR 130 MP 5.614 over Buckhorn Creek

Good

Pike County, Alabama · 1.9 Mi.E.Pike Co. 85 · Structure no. 015756

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
287 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 130 MP 5.614 over Buckhorn Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 130 MP 5.614 over Buckhorn Creek in Pike County, Alabama. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 900 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,098 by 2033. The structure is 287 ft (87.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 130 MP 5.614
CrossesBuckhorn Creek
Location1.9 Mi.E.Pike Co. 85
RouteState Highway 130
CountyPike County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.7773, -85.71896
Functional classRural Major 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length287 ft (87.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2013)
Projected traffic1,098 by 2033
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$3.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 130 MP 5.614 over Buckhorn Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 130 MP 5.614 over Buckhorn 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SR 130 MP 5.614 over Buckhorn Creek carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 130 MP 5.614 over Buckhorn Creek?

The structure is 287 ft (87.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 130 MP 5.614 over Buckhorn Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.