US Bridges

Bethel Road over Gurley Creek Tributary

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · 1 MI W Al 79 · Structure no. 012853

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
407
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bethel Road over Gurley Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying Bethel Road over Gurley Creek Tributary 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 407 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 562 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesBethel Road
CrossesGurley Creek Tributary
Location1 MI W Al 79
RouteCounty Highway 650
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.79204, -86.70341
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic407 (2024)
Projected traffic562 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$630,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bethel Road over Gurley Creek Tributary built?

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

What condition is Bethel Road over Gurley Creek Tributary 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Bethel Road over Gurley Creek Tributary carry?

About 407 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bethel Road over Gurley Creek Tributary?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Bethel Road over Gurley Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.