US Bridges

Arkadelphia Road over Thomas Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · 2.5MI NW Warrior-Jasper · Structure no. 016683

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,725
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arkadelphia Road over Thomas Creek is a concrete slab carrying Arkadelphia Road over Thomas Creek in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 3,725 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,700 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesArkadelphia Road
CrossesThomas Creek
Location2.5MI NW Warrior-Jasper
RouteCounty Highway 627
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.83496, -86.87766
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width82 ft (24.9 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,725 (2023)
Projected traffic4,700 by 2043
Trucks3%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Arkadelphia Road over Thomas Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Arkadelphia Road over Thomas 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Arkadelphia Road over Thomas Creek carry?

About 3,725 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Arkadelphia Road over Thomas Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns Arkadelphia Road over Thomas Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.