US Bridges

Comers Dairy Road over North Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · 1.0 Miles S of Crosston · Structure no. 001162

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Comers Dairy Road over North Creek is a steel culvert carrying Comers Dairy Road over North Creek in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 21 by 2044. The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesComers Dairy Road
CrossesNorth Creek
Location1.0 Miles S of Crosston
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.71537, -86.73814
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.1 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length42 ft (12.9 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2024)
Projected traffic21 by 2044
Trucks0%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$474,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Comers Dairy Road over North Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Comers Dairy Road over North 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Comers Dairy Road over North Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Comers Dairy Road over North Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Comers Dairy Road over North Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.