Springfield Ave over Willow Creek
PoorClosed to trafficGreene County, Alabama · 0.8 MI N US 11 Cityhall · Structure no. 007826
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2021
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 42 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16
- 2005 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Springfield Ave over Willow Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Springfield Ave over Willow Creek in Greene County, Alabama. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 3 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 16 vehicles a day, projected to reach 18 by 2033. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Springfield Ave over Willow Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is Springfield Ave over Willow 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 June 2021.
How much traffic does Springfield Ave over Willow Creek carry?
About 16 vehicles per day (2005 count).
How long is Springfield Ave over Willow Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Springfield Ave over Willow Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.