US Bridges

Trussville-Clay RD over Dry Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · 1500 N Happy Hollow RD · Structure no. 016687

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,552
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Trussville-Clay RD over Dry Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Trussville-Clay RD over Dry 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 2,552 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,750 by 2045. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTrussville-Clay RD
CrossesDry Creek
Location1500 N Happy Hollow RD
RouteCounty Highway 330
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.64334, -86.59945
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionJanuary 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.7 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,552 (2025)
Projected traffic2,750 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$701,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Trussville-Clay RD over Dry Creek built?

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

What condition is Trussville-Clay RD over Dry 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Trussville-Clay RD over Dry Creek carry?

About 2,552 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Trussville-Clay RD over Dry Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.7 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Trussville-Clay RD over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.