US Bridges

6th Ave North over Halls Creek

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Jefferson County, Alabama · 6 TH Ave N * 13 TH ST · Structure no. 001314

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
590
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

6th Ave North over Halls Creek is a concrete slab carrying 6th Ave North over Halls 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 590 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries6th Ave North
CrossesHalls Creek
Location6 TH Ave N * 13 TH ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.39738, -86.96266
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic590 (2023)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2043
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$328,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 6th Ave North over Halls Creek built?

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

What condition is 6th Ave North over Halls Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does 6th Ave North over Halls Creek carry?

About 590 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 6th Ave North over Halls Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 6th Ave North over Halls Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.