City Street over Railroad * Black Ck
PoorClosed to trafficJefferson County, Alabama · Old US 31 * Black Creek · Structure no. 000923
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2020
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 340 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,250
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
City Street over Railroad * Black Ck is a concrete tee beam carrying City Street over Railroad * Black Ck 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 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 1,250 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2040. The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long and 24 ft wide.
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 City Street over Railroad * Black Ck built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.
What condition is City Street over Railroad * Black Ck 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 August 2020.
How much traffic does City Street over Railroad * Black Ck carry?
About 1,250 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is City Street over Railroad * Black Ck?
The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns City Street over Railroad * Black Ck?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.