US Bridges

Lomb Ave over Valley Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · Lomb Ave * Valley Creek · Structure no. 000902

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
74 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,000
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lomb Ave over Valley Creek is a concrete slab carrying Lomb Ave over Valley Creek in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 16,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,000 by 2036. The structure is 74 ft (22.7 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLomb Ave
CrossesValley Creek
LocationLomb Ave * Valley Creek
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.50021, -86.85666
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length74 ft (22.7 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,000 (2016)
Projected traffic24,000 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lomb Ave over Valley Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lomb Ave 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Lomb Ave over Valley Creek carry?

About 16,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lomb Ave over Valley Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.7 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Lomb Ave over Valley Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.