Al - 3 South over Patton Creek
FairJefferson County, Alabama · .6 Mi. No. I-65 · Structure no. 004728
- Built
- 1942
- 83 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 79 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,460
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Al - 3 South over Patton Creek is a concrete slab carrying Al - 3 South over Patton Creek in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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 16,460 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,144 by 2044. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 41 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Al - 3 South over Patton Creek built?
It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.
What condition is Al - 3 South over Patton 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Al - 3 South over Patton Creek carry?
About 16,460 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Al - 3 South over Patton Creek?
The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Al - 3 South over Patton Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.