US Bridges

Carpenter RD over Pine Barren CR

Fair

Washington County, Alabama · 3 MI N.E. HWY 17 · Structure no. 013556

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
150
1992 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carpenter RD over Pine Barren CR is a concrete culvert carrying Carpenter RD over Pine Barren CR in Washington County, Alabama. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 172 by 2041. The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCarpenter RD
CrossesPine Barren CR
Location3 MI N.E. HWY 17
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.56579, -88.24747
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (1992)
Projected traffic172 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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$570,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Carpenter RD over Pine Barren CR built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carpenter RD over Pine Barren CR 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Carpenter RD over Pine Barren CR carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Carpenter RD over Pine Barren CR?

The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Carpenter RD over Pine Barren CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.