US Bridges

Sardis Road over Turkey Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · 1.0 Mile West of US 31 · Structure no. 008482

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
308 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
717
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sardis Road over Turkey Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sardis Road over Turkey 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 717 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2044. The structure is 308 ft (93.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSardis Road
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location1.0 Mile West of US 31
RouteCounty Highway 621
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.75917, -86.82763
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.9 US tons
Inventory rating34.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length308 ft (93.9 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic717 (2024)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2044
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$2.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sardis Road over Turkey Creek built?

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

What condition is Sardis Road over Turkey 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Sardis Road over Turkey Creek carry?

About 717 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is Sardis Road over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 308 ft (93.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Sardis Road over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.