US Bridges

Mayfield Road over Ward Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · 2.5 MI SE Corner · Structure no. 013428

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
59 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
535
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mayfield Road over Ward Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mayfield Road over Ward Creek in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 535 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 650 by 2043. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMayfield Road
CrossesWard Creek
Location2.5 MI SE Corner
RouteCounty Highway 624
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.78971, -86.90516
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 inspectionApril 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.2 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic535 (2023)
Projected traffic650 by 2043
Trucks1%
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$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mayfield Road over Ward Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mayfield Road over Ward 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Mayfield Road over Ward Creek carry?

About 535 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mayfield Road over Ward Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.3 m).

Who owns Mayfield Road over Ward Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.