US Bridges

Carpenter RD over Pine Barren Creek

Fair

Washington County, Alabama · 3.2 Miles from HWY 17 · Structure no. 020255

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carpenter RD over Pine Barren Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Carpenter RD over Pine Barren Creek in Washington County, Alabama. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 5 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 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2034. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 25 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCarpenter RD
CrossesPine Barren Creek
Location3.2 Miles from HWY 17
RouteCounty Highway 29
CountyWashington County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.58253, -88.24075
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2015)
Projected traffic150 by 2034
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$250,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Carpenter RD over Pine Barren Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carpenter RD over Pine Barren 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 June 2023.

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

About 150 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Carpenter RD over Pine Barren Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Carpenter RD over Pine Barren Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.