US Bridges

Majestic Road over Turkey Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · 0.75 Mile W of Crosston · Structure no. 015277

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
129 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,820
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Majestic Road over Turkey Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Majestic Road over Turkey Creek in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 3,820 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,255 by 2045. The structure is 129 ft (39.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesMajestic Road
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location0.75 Mile W of Crosston
RouteCounty Highway 656
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.72935, -86.73995
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length129 ft (39.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,820 (2025)
Projected traffic5,255 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Majestic Road over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Majestic Road 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Majestic Road over Turkey Creek carry?

About 3,820 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Majestic Road over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 129 ft (39.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Majestic Road over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.