US Bridges

Old Tenn Pike Road over Gurley Creek Tributary

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · 0.25 Miles Off HWY 79 · Structure no. 001365

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
473
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Tenn Pike Road over Gurley Creek Tributary is a concrete frame carrying Old Tenn Pike Road over Gurley 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 473 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 525 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Tenn Pike Road
CrossesGurley Creek Tributary
Location0.25 Miles Off HWY 79
RouteCounty Highway 649
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.77666, -86.68328
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic473 (2024)
Projected traffic525 by 2044
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

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$216,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Tenn Pike Road over Gurley Creek Tributary built?

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

What condition is Old Tenn Pike Road over Gurley Creek Tributary 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Old Tenn Pike Road over Gurley Creek Tributary carry?

About 473 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old Tenn Pike Road over Gurley Creek Tributary?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Old Tenn Pike Road over Gurley Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.