Co.Rd. over Pine Barren Creek
PoorClosed to trafficWilcox County, Alabama · 1.9 Miles S.On ROAD117 · Structure no. 014997
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2008
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 196 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 1995 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Co.Rd. over Pine Barren Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Co.Rd. over Pine Barren Creek in Wilcox County, Alabama. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 75 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2028. The structure is 196 ft (59.6 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major 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 protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Co.Rd. over Pine Barren Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is Co.Rd. 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 April 2008.
How much traffic does Co.Rd. over Pine Barren Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (1995 count).
How long is Co.Rd. over Pine Barren Creek?
The structure is 196 ft (59.6 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Co.Rd. over Pine Barren Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.