US Bridges

Short Creek Road over Black Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · 1 MI SW Al 269 · Structure no. 016684

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,405
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Short Creek Road over Black Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Short Creek Road over Black 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 5,405 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,450 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesShort Creek Road
CrossesBlack Creek
Location1 MI SW Al 269
RouteCounty Highway 818
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.5414, -87.11108
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,405 (2023)
Projected traffic7,450 by 2043
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$656,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Short Creek Road over Black Creek built?

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

What condition is Short Creek Road over Black 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 Short Creek Road over Black Creek carry?

About 5,405 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Short Creek Road over Black Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Short Creek Road over Black Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.