US Bridges

Palos-Snwvlle-Quin over Falls Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · 0.5 MI W Flat Top Road · Structure no. 014038

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
54
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Palos-Snwvlle-Quin over Falls Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Palos-Snwvlle-Quin over Falls Creek in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 54 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2044. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPalos-Snwvlle-Quin
CrossesFalls Creek
Location0.5 MI W Flat Top Road
RouteCounty Highway 838
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.64926, -87.04808
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 inspectionJune 2024
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating70.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.2 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 traffic54 (2024)
Projected traffic75 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$363,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Palos-Snwvlle-Quin over Falls Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Palos-Snwvlle-Quin over Falls 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Palos-Snwvlle-Quin over Falls Creek carry?

About 54 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Palos-Snwvlle-Quin over Falls Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Palos-Snwvlle-Quin over Falls Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.