Stouts Road over Black Creek Tributary
PoorPosted for loadJefferson County, Alabama · 0.5 Mi. No. US 31 · Structure no. 001351
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,400
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Stouts Road over Black Creek Tributary is a concrete slab carrying Stouts Road over Black Creek Tributary 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 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,960 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Stouts Road over Black Creek Tributary built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is Stouts Road over Black Creek Tributary 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 2024.
How much traffic does Stouts Road over Black Creek Tributary carry?
About 1,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Stouts Road over Black Creek Tributary?
The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Stouts Road over Black Creek Tributary?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.