US Bridges

Virginia Drive over Lick Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · 2 MI SW of Hueytown · Structure no. 001996

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,706
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Virginia Drive over Lick Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Virginia Drive over Lick Creek in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 3,706 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,325 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesVirginia Drive
CrossesLick Creek
Location2 MI SW of Hueytown
RouteCounty Highway 29
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.43173, -87.01321
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,706 (2023)
Projected traffic4,325 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$277,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Virginia Drive over Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Virginia Drive over Lick 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Virginia Drive over Lick Creek carry?

About 3,706 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Virginia Drive over Lick Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Virginia Drive over Lick Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.