US Bridges

Saturn Lane over Dry Creek

FairPosted for load

Jefferson County, Alabama · 100 Ft W HWY 75 · Structure no. 008899

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
64 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,270
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Saturn Lane over Dry Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Saturn Lane over Dry Creek in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,270 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,425 by 2043. The structure is 64 ft (19.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesSaturn Lane
CrossesDry Creek
Location100 Ft W HWY 75
RouteCounty Highway 201
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.67078, -86.68363
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.1 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,270 (2023)
Projected traffic1,425 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$570,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Saturn Lane over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Saturn Lane over Dry 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 2023.

How much traffic does Saturn Lane over Dry Creek carry?

About 1,270 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Saturn Lane over Dry Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Saturn Lane over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.