US Bridges

Pinedale Rd/Cr 36 over I - 59

Fair

St. Clair County, Alabama · I 59 * CO RD 36 · Structure no. 007234

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
249 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,240
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pinedale Rd/Cr 36 over I - 59 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Pinedale Rd/Cr 36 over I - 59 in St. Clair County, Alabama. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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.

It carries about 1,240 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,560 by 2044. The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesPinedale Rd/Cr 36
CrossesI - 59
LocationI 59 * CO RD 36
RouteCounty Highway 36
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.82627, -86.34031
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.5 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length249 ft (75.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,240 (2024)
Projected traffic1,560 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$1.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pinedale Rd/Cr 36 over I - 59 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pinedale Rd/Cr 36 over I - 59 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Pinedale Rd/Cr 36 over I - 59 carry?

About 1,240 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Pinedale Rd/Cr 36 over I - 59?

The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Pinedale Rd/Cr 36 over I - 59?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.