US Bridges

Steeple Chase Driv over Turkey Crk @ Cosby Lake

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · 100 W Old Springville RD · Structure no. 016689

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
385
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Steeple Chase Driv over Turkey Crk @ Cosby Lake is a concrete culvert carrying Steeple Chase Driv over Turkey Crk @ Cosby Lake in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 385 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 425 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesSteeple Chase Driv
CrossesTurkey Crk @ Cosby Lake
Location100 W Old Springville RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.68817, -86.62142
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic385 (2024)
Projected traffic425 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$560,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Steeple Chase Driv over Turkey Crk @ Cosby Lake built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Steeple Chase Driv over Turkey Crk @ Cosby Lake 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Steeple Chase Driv over Turkey Crk @ Cosby Lake carry?

About 385 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Steeple Chase Driv over Turkey Crk @ Cosby Lake?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Steeple Chase Driv over Turkey Crk @ Cosby Lake?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.