US Bridges

Warrior-Jasper RD over Thomas Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · 2.5 MI W of Warrior · Structure no. 009787

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,623
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Warrior-Jasper RD over Thomas Creek is a concrete continuous frame carrying Warrior-Jasper RD over Thomas Creek in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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.

It carries about 7,623 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,150 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesWarrior-Jasper RD
CrossesThomas Creek
Location2.5 MI W of Warrior
RouteCounty Highway 140
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.80613, -86.862
Functional classRural Major 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
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 2024
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,623 (2024)
Projected traffic8,150 by 2044
Trucks8%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$387,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Warrior-Jasper RD over Thomas Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Warrior-Jasper RD over Thomas 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 2024.

How much traffic does Warrior-Jasper RD over Thomas Creek carry?

About 7,623 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Warrior-Jasper RD over Thomas Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Warrior-Jasper RD over Thomas Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.