Dickey Springs RD over Unnamed Creek
FairJefferson County, Alabama · 0.8 MI E Pocahontas Road · Structure no. 001875
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 36 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,528
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dickey Springs RD over Unnamed Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Dickey Springs RD over Unnamed Creek in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 1,528 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,150 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dickey Springs RD over Unnamed Creek built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dickey Springs RD over Unnamed 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Dickey Springs RD over Unnamed Creek carry?
About 1,528 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Dickey Springs RD over Unnamed Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Dickey Springs RD over Unnamed Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.