US Bridges

New Castle Road over North Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · 1 Mile S of Crosston · Structure no. 009803

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,488
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Castle Road over North Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying New Castle Road over North 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 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 1,488 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,050 by 2044. The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNew Castle Road
CrossesNorth Creek
Location1 Mile S of Crosston
RouteCounty Highway 224
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.71552, -86.7387
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,488 (2024)
Projected traffic2,050 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$560,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was New Castle Road over North Creek built?

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

What condition is New Castle Road over North 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 New Castle Road over North Creek carry?

About 1,488 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is New Castle Road over North Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns New Castle Road over North Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.