US Bridges

Stouts Road over Black Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · 0.4 Mi. No US 31 · Structure no. 011010

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,886
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stouts Road over Black Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Stouts Road over Black Creek in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 1,886 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2044. The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesStouts Road
CrossesBlack Creek
Location0.4 Mi. No US 31
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.62167, -86.80333
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: 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 rating42.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length53 ft (16.1 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,886 (2024)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2044
Trucks5%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$519,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stouts Road over Black Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stouts Road over Black 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 Stouts Road over Black Creek carry?

About 1,886 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Stouts Road over Black Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Stouts Road over Black Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.