Porter Green Road over Rice Creek
GoodJefferson County, Alabama · 50 W JCT Seales RD · Structure no. 013548
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 328
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Porter Green Road over Rice Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Porter Green Road over Rice Creek in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 328 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2044. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Porter Green Road over Rice Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Porter Green Road over Rice Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Porter Green Road over Rice Creek carry?
About 328 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Porter Green Road over Rice Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Porter Green Road over Rice Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.