US Bridges

River Road over Campbell Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · 2 Miles NE of Robbins · Structure no. 009500

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
64 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
686
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

River Road over Campbell Creek is a concrete slab carrying River Road over Campbell Creek in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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.

It carries about 686 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 950 by 2044. The structure is 64 ft (19.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesRiver Road
CrossesCampbell Creek
Location2 Miles NE of Robbins
RouteCounty Highway 134
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.74595, -86.95818
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.6 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic686 (2024)
Projected traffic950 by 2044
Trucks1%
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$652,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was River Road over Campbell Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is River Road over Campbell 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does River Road over Campbell Creek carry?

About 686 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is River Road over Campbell Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.6 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns River Road over Campbell Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.