US Bridges

Corner School RD over Ward Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · 100 S Bankston RD Corner · Structure no. 003946

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,198
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Corner School RD over Ward Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Corner School RD over Ward 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 6 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 3,198 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,460 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesCorner School RD
CrossesWard Creek
Location100 S Bankston RD Corner
RouteCounty Highway 602
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.77123, -86.93439
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span16 ft (5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,198 (2024)
Projected traffic4,460 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$389,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Corner School RD over Ward Creek built?

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

What condition is Corner School RD over Ward 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 Corner School RD over Ward Creek carry?

About 3,198 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Corner School RD over Ward Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Corner School RD over Ward Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.