Newfound Road over Newfound Creek
GoodJefferson County, Alabama · 1 MI N Fieldstown Road · Structure no. 012824
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 202 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,110
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Newfound Road over Newfound Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Newfound Road over Newfound Creek in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,110 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,575 by 2043. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Newfound Road over Newfound Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Newfound Road over Newfound Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does Newfound Road over Newfound Creek carry?
About 1,110 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Newfound Road over Newfound Creek?
The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Newfound Road over Newfound Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.