US Bridges

Woodford Ave. over Jones Creek

Good

Crenshaw County, Alabama · Luverne · Structure no. 017204

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
270
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodford Ave. over Jones Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Woodford Ave. over Jones Creek in Crenshaw County, Alabama. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 270 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 378 by 2030. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 28 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWoodford Ave.
CrossesJones Creek
LocationLuverne
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCrenshaw County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.7065, -86.2665
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (2006)
Projected traffic378 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$334,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Woodford Ave. over Jones Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Woodford Ave. over Jones 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 2023.

How much traffic does Woodford Ave. over Jones Creek carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Woodford Ave. over Jones Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Woodford Ave. over Jones Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.