US Bridges

Co.Rd. 209 over Pine Barren Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Wilcox County, Alabama · 1.9 Miles E.On Road · Structure no. 012291

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2008
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
144 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
1995 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co.Rd. 209 over Pine Barren Creek is a concrete continuous channel beam carrying Co.Rd. 209 over Pine Barren Creek in Wilcox County, Alabama. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 60 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 1 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2028. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCo.Rd. 209
CrossesPine Barren Creek
Location1.9 Miles E.On Road
RouteCounty Highway 209
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.87997, -86.93969
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure1 Imminent FailureMajor deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2008
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2 (+4 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (1995)
Projected traffic20 by 2028
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$972,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co.Rd. 209 over Pine Barren Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is Co.Rd. 209 over Pine Barren Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2008.

How much traffic does Co.Rd. 209 over Pine Barren Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (1995 count).

How long is Co.Rd. 209 over Pine Barren Creek?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Co.Rd. 209 over Pine Barren Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.