US Bridges

Pendley Creek RD over Pendley Creek

Good

Walker County, Alabama · Corona · Structure no. 016601

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
1996 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 1995, so it is 30 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2031. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesPendley Creek RD
CrossesPendley Creek
LocationCorona
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.71667, -87.48333
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.2 US tons
Inventory rating46.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (1996)
Projected traffic80 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$307,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pendley Creek RD over Pendley Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pendley Creek RD over Pendley 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 2023.

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

About 30 vehicles per day (1996 count).

How long is Pendley Creek RD over Pendley Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Pendley Creek RD over Pendley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.