US Bridges

Mt Olive RD over Newfound Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · JCT Ginger ST Gardendale · Structure no. 012427

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,833
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mt Olive RD over Newfound Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mt Olive RD over Newfound Creek in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 4,833 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,725 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMt Olive RD
CrossesNewfound Creek
LocationJCT Ginger ST Gardendale
RouteCounty Highway 248
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.6601, -86.81927
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,833 (2024)
Projected traffic6,725 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$572,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mt Olive RD over Newfound Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mt Olive RD over Newfound 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Mt Olive RD over Newfound Creek carry?

About 4,833 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mt Olive RD over Newfound Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Mt Olive RD over Newfound Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.