US Bridges

Old Pineywoods RD over Little Blackwater

FairPosted for load

Walker County, Alabama · 3/4 Mile N HWY 78 · Structure no. 008642

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
270 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
350
1995 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Pineywoods RD over Little Blackwater is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Pineywoods RD over Little Blackwater in Walker County, Alabama. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 490 by 2033. The structure is 270 ft (82.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Pineywoods RD
CrossesLittle Blackwater
Location3/4 Mile N HWY 78
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWalker County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.81697, -87.13883
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.4 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length270 ft (82.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (1995)
Projected traffic490 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Pineywoods RD over Little Blackwater built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Pineywoods RD over Little Blackwater 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Old Pineywoods RD over Little Blackwater carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old Pineywoods RD over Little Blackwater?

The structure is 270 ft (82.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Old Pineywoods RD over Little Blackwater?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.