15th Street South over Valley Creek
FairPosted for loadJefferson County, Alabama · 15th St. So. * 22nd Ave. · Structure no. 003880
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 199 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
15th Street South over Valley Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 15th Street South 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,500 by 2043. The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 15th Street South over Valley Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is 15th Street South 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does 15th Street South over Valley Creek carry?
About 4,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is 15th Street South over Valley Creek?
The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns 15th Street South over Valley Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.