US Bridges

Park Road over Halls Creek

Good

Jefferson County, Alabama · Tannehil State Park · Structure no. 010258

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Park Road over Halls Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Park Road over Halls Creek in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPark Road
CrossesHalls Creek
LocationTannehil State Park
RouteState Lands Road 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.25731, -87.06267
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span2 ft (0.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2024)
Projected traffic150 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$161,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Park Road over Halls Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Park Road over Halls 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Park Road over Halls Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Park Road over Halls Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 2 ft (0.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Park Road over Halls Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.