South Park RD over Valley Ck
FairJefferson County, Alabama · So Pk RD * Valley Ck · Structure no. 000281
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 96 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,000
- 2016 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
South Park RD over Valley Ck is a concrete slab carrying South Park RD over Valley Ck in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 6 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 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,000 by 2036. The structure is 96 ft (29.2 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was South Park RD over Valley Ck built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.
What condition is South Park RD over Valley Ck 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does South Park RD over Valley Ck carry?
About 8,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is South Park RD over Valley Ck?
The structure is 96 ft (29.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns South Park RD over Valley Ck?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.