US Bridges

Jackson Road over North Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · 1500 E New Castle Road · Structure no. 012843

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
880
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jackson Road over North Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Jackson Road over North 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 880 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,230 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesJackson Road
CrossesNorth Creek
Location1500 E New Castle Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.70138, -86.73408
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic880 (2023)
Projected traffic1,230 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$1.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jackson Road over North Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jackson Road over North 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Jackson Road over North Creek carry?

About 880 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Jackson Road over North Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns Jackson Road over North Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.