US Bridges

Bradford-Trafford over Gurley Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · 0.5 Mile S of Trafford · Structure no. 003374

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
300 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
687
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bradford-Trafford over Gurley Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Bradford-Trafford over Gurley Creek in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 687 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,021 by 2045. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesBradford-Trafford
CrossesGurley Creek
Location0.5 Mile S of Trafford
RouteCounty Highway 644
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.81192, -86.73816
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.5 US tons
Inventory rating26.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic687 (2025)
Projected traffic1,021 by 2045
Trucks4%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bradford-Trafford over Gurley Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bradford-Trafford over Gurley 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 2025.

How much traffic does Bradford-Trafford over Gurley Creek carry?

About 687 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Bradford-Trafford over Gurley Creek?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Bradford-Trafford over Gurley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.