Clay-Palmerdale RD over Dry Creek
GoodJefferson County, Alabama · 1.5 MI W Al 75 · Structure no. 008929
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 53 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,172
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Clay-Palmerdale RD over Dry Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Clay-Palmerdale RD 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 3,172 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,525 by 2045. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Clay-Palmerdale RD over Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Clay-Palmerdale RD over Dry Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.
How much traffic does Clay-Palmerdale RD over Dry Creek carry?
About 3,172 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is Clay-Palmerdale RD over Dry Creek?
The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Clay-Palmerdale RD over Dry Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.