US Bridges

Old Bradford RD over Turkey Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · 1 Mile NW of Pinson · Structure no. 000718

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete Continuous
Length
103 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
351
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Bradford RD over Turkey Creek is a concrete continuous arch - deck carrying Old Bradford RD over Turkey Creek in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 351 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 460 by 2044. The structure is 103 ft (31.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Bradford RD
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location1 Mile NW of Pinson
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.70152, -86.68807
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length103 ft (31.5 m)
Longest span49 ft (15 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic351 (2024)
Projected traffic460 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$664,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Bradford RD over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Bradford RD over Turkey 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Old Bradford RD over Turkey Creek carry?

About 351 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old Bradford RD over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Old Bradford RD over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.