Harmer Street over Valley Creek
FairJefferson County, Alabama · Brighton · Structure no. 003588
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 104 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,193
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Harmer Street over Valley Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Harmer Street over Valley Creek in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 3,193 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,400 by 2043. The structure is 104 ft (31.6 m) long and 22 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Frequently asked questions
When was Harmer Street over Valley Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Harmer Street over Valley 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Harmer Street over Valley Creek carry?
About 3,193 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Harmer Street over Valley Creek?
The structure is 104 ft (31.6 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Harmer Street over Valley Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.