US Bridges

Jones Bluff Park over Ivy Creek

Good

Autauga County, Alabama · Henry L&d near Selma Al · Structure no. CEPSAMAL0000003

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2016
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2016 count
Owner
Federal
Corps of Engineers (Civil)

About this bridge

Jones Bluff Park over Ivy Creek is a concrete slab carrying Jones Bluff Park over Ivy Creek in Autauga County, Alabama. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2032. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesJones Bluff Park
CrossesIvy Creek
LocationHenry L&d near Selma Al
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
CountyAutauga County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.39911, -86.78539
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2016
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating45.6 US tons
Inventory rating33.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2016)
Projected traffic20 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCorps of Engineers (Civil)
Maintained byCorps of Engineers (Civil)
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$12,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jones Bluff Park over Ivy Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jones Bluff Park over Ivy 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 June 2016.

How much traffic does Jones Bluff Park over Ivy Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Jones Bluff Park over Ivy Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Jones Bluff Park over Ivy Creek?

It is owned by the Corps of Engineers (Civil).