Bluff Valley RD over Street Creek
PoorClay County, Alabama · 2.0 M SW Bluff Spring · Structure no. 007942
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 233
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bluff Valley RD over Street Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Bluff Valley RD over Street Creek in Clay County, Alabama. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 4 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.
It carries about 233 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 346 by 2036. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bluff Valley RD over Street Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bluff Valley RD over Street 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 2024.
How much traffic does Bluff Valley RD over Street Creek carry?
About 233 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Bluff Valley RD over Street Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns Bluff Valley RD over Street Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.