US Bridges

Jaybird Road over Valley Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · 100 S Brighton Cl · Structure no. 013071

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
109 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,378
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jaybird Road over Valley Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Jaybird Road over Valley 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 8,378 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,800 by 2043. The structure is 109 ft (33.3 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesJaybird Road
CrossesValley Creek
Location100 S Brighton Cl
RouteCounty Highway 59
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.42546, -86.95314
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.1 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length109 ft (33.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,378 (2023)
Projected traffic11,800 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jaybird Road over Valley Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jaybird Road over Valley 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Jaybird Road over Valley Creek carry?

About 8,378 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Jaybird Road over Valley Creek?

The structure is 109 ft (33.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Jaybird Road over Valley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.