US Bridges

Glennwood Road over Turkey Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · 1 MI S Morris-Majestic RD · Structure no. 012443

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
263 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,062
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Glennwood Road over Turkey Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Glennwood Road over Turkey 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 2,062 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,900 by 2044. The structure is 263 ft (80.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesGlennwood Road
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location1 MI S Morris-Majestic RD
RouteCounty Highway 641
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.7349, -86.79915
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length263 ft (80.1 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,062 (2024)
Projected traffic2,900 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Glennwood Road over Turkey Creek built?

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

What condition is Glennwood Road over Turkey 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Glennwood Road over Turkey Creek carry?

About 2,062 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Glennwood Road over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 263 ft (80.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Glennwood Road over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.