US Bridges

Old Jville HWY over Creek

Fair

Calhoun County, Alabama · Old Jville HWY · Structure no. 000946

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
93 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
617
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Jville HWY over Creek is a concrete slab carrying Old Jville HWY over Creek in Calhoun County, Alabama. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 617 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 973 by 2044. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOld Jville HWY
CrossesCreek
LocationOld Jville HWY
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.75394, -85.78783
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic617 (2021)
Projected traffic973 by 2044
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$594,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Jville HWY over Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Jville HWY over 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Old Jville HWY over Creek carry?

About 617 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old Jville HWY over Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Old Jville HWY over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.