US Bridges

Pendley Creek RD over Pendley Creek

Fair

Walker County, Alabama · 2 Miles N HWY 18 · Structure no. 010249

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
60
1991 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pendley Creek RD over Pendley Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pendley Creek RD over Pendley Creek in Walker County, Alabama. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2031. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesPendley Creek RD
CrossesPendley Creek
Location2 Miles N HWY 18
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWalker County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.73333, -87.53333
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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (1991)
Projected traffic150 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$172,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pendley Creek RD over Pendley Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pendley Creek RD over Pendley Creek 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Pendley Creek RD over Pendley Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (1991 count).

How long is Pendley Creek RD over Pendley Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Pendley Creek RD over Pendley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.