Ground Hog Road over Woods Creek
FairPosted for loadJefferson County, Alabama · 1.55 MI W Mud Creek RD · Structure no. 008484
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 150 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 350
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ground Hog Road over Woods Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Ground Hog Road over Woods 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 455 by 2044. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ground Hog Road over Woods Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ground Hog Road over Woods 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Ground Hog Road over Woods Creek carry?
About 350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Ground Hog Road over Woods Creek?
The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Ground Hog Road over Woods Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.