US Bridges

Cleburn Ave over Valley Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · Brighton Road* 34 TH SW · Structure no. 007646

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,000
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cleburn Ave over Valley Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Cleburn Ave over Valley Creek in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,000 by 2036. The structure is 115 ft (35.2 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCleburn Ave
CrossesValley Creek
LocationBrighton Road* 34 TH SW
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.46878, -86.88804
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length115 ft (35.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width69 ft (20.9 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,000 (2016)
Projected traffic20,000 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cleburn Ave over Valley Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cleburn Ave over Valley 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Cleburn Ave over Valley Creek carry?

About 14,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cleburn Ave over Valley Creek?

The structure is 115 ft (35.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Cleburn Ave over Valley Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.