US Bridges

Corner School RD over Ward Creek Tributary

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · 2 MI S of Corner · Structure no. 003947

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,580
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Corner School RD over Ward Creek Tributary is a concrete slab carrying Corner School RD over Ward 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 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 2,580 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,300 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCorner School RD
CrossesWard Creek Tributary
Location2 MI S of Corner
RouteCounty Highway 602
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.7825, -86.94083
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionNovember 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,580 (2023)
Projected traffic3,300 by 2043
Trucks5%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$332,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Corner School RD over Ward Creek Tributary built?

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

What condition is Corner School RD over Ward Creek Tributary 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Corner School RD over Ward Creek Tributary carry?

About 2,580 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Corner School RD over Ward Creek Tributary?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Corner School RD over Ward Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.