US Bridges

4th Ave Bessemer over Halls Creek Tributary

Good

Jefferson County, Alabama · 500 S Division Street · Structure no. 003704

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,615
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

4th Ave Bessemer over Halls Creek Tributary is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 4th Ave Bessemer over Halls Creek Tributary 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,615 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,450 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries4th Ave Bessemer
CrossesHalls Creek Tributary
Location500 S Division Street
RouteCounty Highway 20
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.37857, -86.97383
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.9 US tons
Inventory rating33.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,615 (2024)
Projected traffic13,450 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$393,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 4th Ave Bessemer over Halls Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is 4th Ave Bessemer over Halls Creek Tributary in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does 4th Ave Bessemer over Halls Creek Tributary carry?

About 9,615 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 4th Ave Bessemer over Halls Creek Tributary?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns 4th Ave Bessemer over Halls Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.