US Bridges

Barber Blvd over Crooked Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · 2.2 MI W US 31 Morris · Structure no. 016364

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
389 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,688
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barber Blvd over Crooked Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Barber Blvd over Crooked Creek in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 2,688 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,750 by 2044. The structure is 389 ft (118.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesBarber Blvd
CrossesCrooked Creek
Location2.2 MI W US 31 Morris
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.70943, -86.86047
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length389 ft (118.7 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,688 (2024)
Projected traffic3,750 by 2044
Trucks30%
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$2.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Barber Blvd over Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Barber Blvd over Crooked 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Barber Blvd over Crooked Creek carry?

About 2,688 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is Barber Blvd over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 389 ft (118.7 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Barber Blvd over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.