US Bridges

Creekview DR over Patton Creek

FairPosted for load

Jefferson County, Alabama · Creekview DR * Patton Ck · Structure no. 008425

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
68 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,796
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Creekview DR over Patton Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Creekview DR over Patton Creek in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,796 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,036 by 2044. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCreekview DR
CrossesPatton Creek
LocationCreekview DR * Patton Ck
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.4, -86.8
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.7 US tons
Inventory rating19.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,796 (2024)
Projected traffic4,036 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$622,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Creekview DR over Patton Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Creekview DR 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 Creekview DR over Patton Creek carry?

About 3,796 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Creekview DR over Patton Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Creekview DR over Patton Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.