US Bridges

15th ST RD Hueytwn over Lick Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · 3 MI S of Concord · Structure no. 008470

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
68 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,400
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

15th ST RD Hueytwn over Lick Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying 15th ST RD Hueytwn over Lick 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 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 5,400 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,525 by 2045. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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Carries15th ST RD Hueytwn
CrossesLick Creek
Location3 MI S of Concord
RouteCounty Highway 410
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.43535, -87.05073
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,400 (2025)
Projected traffic7,525 by 2045
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$642,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 15th ST RD Hueytwn over Lick Creek built?

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

What condition is 15th ST RD Hueytwn over Lick 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does 15th ST RD Hueytwn over Lick Creek carry?

About 5,400 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 15th ST RD Hueytwn over Lick Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 15th ST RD Hueytwn over Lick Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.