Al - 79 South over Turkey Creek
FairJefferson County, Alabama · .1 Mi.No.Al 151 · Structure no. 013041
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 246 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,695
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Al - 79 South over Turkey Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Al - 79 South over Turkey Creek in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 7,695 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,520 by 2044. The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Al - 79 South over Turkey Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Al - 79 South over Turkey 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Al - 79 South over Turkey Creek carry?
About 7,695 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Al - 79 South over Turkey Creek?
The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Al - 79 South over Turkey Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.