Midfield Street over Valley Creek
FairJefferson County, Alabama · Midfield · Structure no. 011727
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 1977
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 102 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,570
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Midfield Street over Valley Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Midfield Street over Valley Creek in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 90 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 15,570 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,840 by 2043. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Midfield Street over Valley Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.
What condition is Midfield Street over Valley 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Midfield Street over Valley Creek carry?
About 15,570 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Midfield Street over Valley Creek?
The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns Midfield Street over Valley Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.