US Bridges

Old Springville R over Mcculvy Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · 150 Ft N Cavern RD · Structure no. 003928

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,940
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Springville R over Mcculvy Creek is a concrete frame carrying Old Springville R over Mcculvy 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 7,940 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,102 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Springville R
CrossesMcculvy Creek
Location150 Ft N Cavern RD
RouteCounty Highway 336
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.70593, -86.59057
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,940 (2024)
Projected traffic11,102 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$322,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Springville R over Mcculvy Creek built?

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

What condition is Old Springville R over Mcculvy 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 Old Springville R over Mcculvy Creek carry?

About 7,940 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Old Springville R over Mcculvy Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Old Springville R over Mcculvy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.