US Bridges

Short Creek Road over Short Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · 1 MI NE HWY 269 · Structure no. 011522

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
203 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,630
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Short Creek Road over Short Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Short Creek Road over Short Creek in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger 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 1,630 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,275 by 2044. The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesShort Creek Road
CrossesShort Creek
Location1 MI NE HWY 269
RouteCounty Highway 834
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.55589, -87.09229
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length203 ft (61.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,630 (2024)
Projected traffic2,275 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$1.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Short Creek Road over Short Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Short Creek Road over Short 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Short Creek Road over Short Creek carry?

About 1,630 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Short Creek Road over Short Creek?

The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Short Creek Road over Short Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.