US Bridges

Wood Drive over Turkey Creek Tributary

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · JCT Wood Drive Circle · Structure no. 012436

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,610
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wood Drive over Turkey Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying Wood Drive over Turkey Creek Tributary 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 2,610 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,650 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWood Drive
CrossesTurkey Creek Tributary
LocationJCT Wood Drive Circle
RouteCounty Highway 347
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.66616, -86.66817
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (4.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,610 (2021)
Projected traffic3,650 by 2041
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wood Drive over Turkey Creek Tributary built?

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

What condition is Wood Drive over Turkey Creek Tributary 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Wood Drive over Turkey Creek Tributary carry?

About 2,610 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Wood Drive over Turkey Creek Tributary?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m).

Who owns Wood Drive over Turkey Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.