US Bridges

Taylors Ferry Road over Rock Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · 1 MI W of Hopkins · Structure no. 008956

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,895
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Taylors Ferry Road over Rock Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Taylors Ferry Road over Rock Creek in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 3,895 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,450 by 2041. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesTaylors Ferry Road
CrossesRock Creek
Location1 MI W of Hopkins
RouteCounty Highway 46
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.48389, -87.10422
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,895 (2021)
Projected traffic5,450 by 2041
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$1.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Taylors Ferry Road over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Taylors Ferry Road over Rock 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Taylors Ferry Road over Rock Creek carry?

About 3,895 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Taylors Ferry Road over Rock Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Taylors Ferry Road over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.