Al - 3 South over Black Creek
FairJefferson County, Alabama · US 31 * Black Creek · Structure no. 005081
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 240 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,490
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Al - 3 South over Black Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Al - 3 South over Black Creek in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 8,490 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,906 by 2043. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Al - 3 South over Black Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is Al - 3 South over Black 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 2023.
How much traffic does Al - 3 South over Black Creek carry?
About 8,490 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Al - 3 South over Black Creek?
The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Al - 3 South over Black Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.