US Bridges

Parks Road over Halls Creek

FairPosted for load

Jefferson County, Alabama · Tannehill State Park · Structure no. 003622

Built
1902
123 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
141 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
70
2024 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Parks Road over Halls Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Parks Road over Halls Creek in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1902, so it is 123 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2044. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesParks Road
CrossesHalls Creek
LocationTannehill State Park
RouteState Lands Road 0
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.25711, -87.06258
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating10.1 US tons
Inventory rating6.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 10
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2024)
Projected traffic150 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState 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$637,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Parks Road over Halls Creek built?

It was built in 1902, making it 123 years old in 2025.

What condition is Parks Road over Halls 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 2024.

How much traffic does Parks Road over Halls Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Parks Road over Halls Creek?

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Parks Road over Halls Creek?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency and maintained by the State Highway Agency.