US 45 over Pine Barren Creek
GoodWashington County, Alabama · 4.1 MI N of Deer Park · Structure no. 016328
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 442 ft
- 13 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,500
- 2013 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 45 over Pine Barren Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 45 over Pine Barren Creek in Washington 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,380 by 2033. The structure is 442 ft (134.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 45 over Pine Barren Creek built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 45 over Pine Barren 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does US 45 over Pine Barren Creek carry?
About 2,500 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is US 45 over Pine Barren Creek?
The structure is 442 ft (134.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 45 over Pine Barren Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.