Blue Creek Road over Blue Creek
FairJefferson County, Alabama · 4.2 MI S Johns Road · Structure no. 012850
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 253
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Blue Creek Road over Blue Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Blue Creek Road over Blue 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 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 253 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Blue Creek Road over Blue Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Blue Creek Road over Blue 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Blue Creek Road over Blue Creek carry?
About 253 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Blue Creek Road over Blue Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).
Who owns Blue Creek Road over Blue Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.