US Bridges

SR 41 over Pine Barren Creek

Fair

Wilcox County, Alabama · 7.9 Mi. N. of Camden · Structure no. 004619

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
389 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
820
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 41 over Pine Barren Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 41 over Pine Barren Creek in Wilcox County, Alabama. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 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 820 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,017 by 2033. The structure is 389 ft (118.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 41
CrossesPine Barren Creek
Location7.9 Mi. N. of Camden
RouteState Highway 41
CountyWilcox County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.06311, -87.17634
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+4 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length389 ft (118.6 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic820 (2013)
Projected traffic1,017 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$2.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 41 over Pine Barren Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 41 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 41 over Pine Barren Creek carry?

About 820 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 41 over Pine Barren Creek?

The structure is 389 ft (118.6 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SR 41 over Pine Barren Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.