US Bridges

County Road 1170 over Patsaliga Creek

Good

Pike County, Alabama · SEC19 T10N R19E · Structure no. 019120

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
730 ft
16 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 1170 over Patsaliga Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 1170 over Patsaliga Creek in Pike 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 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 595 by 2035. The structure is 730 ft (222.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesCounty Road 1170
CrossesPatsaliga Creek
LocationSEC19 T10N R19E
RouteCounty Highway 30
CountyPike County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.83197, -86.18287
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans16
Design loadHS 20
Structure length730 ft (222.5 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2003)
Projected traffic595 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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$4.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 1170 over Patsaliga Creek built?

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

What condition is County Road 1170 over Patsaliga 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 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 1170 over Patsaliga Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Road 1170 over Patsaliga Creek?

The structure is 730 ft (222.5 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 1170 over Patsaliga Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.