US Bridges

Bone Dry Road over Gurley Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · 1 MI S of Trafford · Structure no. 008483

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
217 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
590
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bone Dry Road over Gurley Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Bone Dry Road over Gurley Creek in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 590 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 650 by 2044. The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesBone Dry Road
CrossesGurley Creek
Location1 MI S of Trafford
RouteCounty Highway 659
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.80238, -86.75315
Functional classRural 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.
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 inspectionAugust 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating49.2 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadHS 15
Structure length217 ft (66.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic590 (2024)
Projected traffic650 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bone Dry Road over Gurley Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bone Dry Road over Gurley 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 Bone Dry Road over Gurley Creek carry?

About 590 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Bone Dry Road over Gurley Creek?

The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Bone Dry Road over Gurley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.