US Bridges

Pittsview HWY over Weolustee Creek

Good

Russell County, Alabama · Pittsview · Structure no. 020840

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
194 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pittsview HWY over Weolustee Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Pittsview HWY over Weolustee Creek in Russell County, Alabama. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2020. The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long and 28 ft wide.

CarriesPittsview HWY
CrossesWeolustee Creek
LocationPittsview
RouteCounty Highway 137
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.18594, -85.16447
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.1 US tons
Inventory rating49.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length194 ft (59.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2016)
Projected traffic160 by 2020
Trucks5%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pittsview HWY over Weolustee Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pittsview HWY over Weolustee 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Pittsview HWY over Weolustee Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pittsview HWY over Weolustee Creek?

The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Pittsview HWY over Weolustee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.