US Bridges

Glaze Creek Road over Glaze Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · 2.5 MI NW Alliance RD · Structure no. 012069

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Glaze Creek Road over Glaze Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Glaze Creek Road over Glaze Creek in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesGlaze Creek Road
CrossesGlaze Creek
Location2.5 MI NW Alliance RD
RouteCounty Highway 897
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.53855, -87.16791
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating72.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2023)
Projected traffic100 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$241,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Glaze Creek Road over Glaze Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Glaze Creek Road over Glaze 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 2023.

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

About 75 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Glaze Creek Road over Glaze Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Glaze Creek Road over Glaze Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.