US Bridges

Old Springville RD over Turkey Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · 3/4 MI S Dug Hollow RD · Structure no. 016679

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,075
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Springville RD over Turkey Creek is a concrete slab carrying Old Springville RD over Turkey Creek in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 11,075 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,500 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Springville RD
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location3/4 MI S Dug Hollow RD
RouteCounty Highway 336
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.68155, -86.62835
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,075 (2021)
Projected traffic15,500 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$314,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Springville RD over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Springville RD 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Old Springville RD over Turkey Creek carry?

About 11,075 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Old Springville RD over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Old Springville RD over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.