US Bridges

Park DR over Blue Spring Creek

Fair

Blount County, Alabama · Blountsville · Structure no. 006927

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
518
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Park DR over Blue Spring Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Park DR over Blue Spring Creek in Blount County, Alabama. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 518 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 770 by 2037. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPark DR
CrossesBlue Spring Creek
LocationBlountsville
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBlount County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.08847, -86.59064
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic518 (2017)
Projected traffic770 by 2037
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$571,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Park DR over Blue Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Park DR over Blue Spring 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Park DR over Blue Spring Creek carry?

About 518 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Park DR over Blue Spring Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Park DR over Blue Spring Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.