US Bridges

Bradford Road over Turkey Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · 0.2 MI NE Crosston JCT · Structure no. 002510

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
160 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bradford Road over Turkey Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Bradford Road over Turkey Creek in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,100 by 2044. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesBradford Road
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location0.2 MI NE Crosston JCT
RouteCounty Highway 658
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.73123, -86.72871
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.4 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2024)
Projected traffic2,100 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bradford Road over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bradford Road over Turkey 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 Bradford Road over Turkey Creek carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bradford Road over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Bradford Road over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.