US Bridges

Bluff Creek Road over Prescott Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · 2.5 Miles W. Alliance RD · Structure no. 012610

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
76
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bluff Creek Road over Prescott Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Bluff Creek Road over Prescott Creek in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 76 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2044. The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesBluff Creek Road
CrossesPrescott Creek
Location2.5 Miles W. Alliance RD
RouteCounty Highway 108
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.58594, -87.18105
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.9 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic76 (2024)
Projected traffic100 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$910,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bluff Creek Road over Prescott Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bluff Creek Road over Prescott 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 2024.

How much traffic does Bluff Creek Road over Prescott Creek carry?

About 76 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Bluff Creek Road over Prescott Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Bluff Creek Road over Prescott Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.