Center Street over Valley Creek
FairJefferson County, Alabama · Center Street * Valley Ck · Structure no. 000805
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 55 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,000
- 2016 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Center Street over Valley Creek is a concrete slab carrying Center Street over Valley 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 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,000 by 2036. The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Center Street over Valley Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is Center Street over Valley 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Center Street over Valley Creek carry?
About 6,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Center Street over Valley Creek?
The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns Center Street over Valley Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.