US Bridges

Mt Olive Road over Crooked Creek Tributary

Good

Jefferson County, Alabama · 0.75 MI S Sardis RD · Structure no. 016697

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,555
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mt Olive Road over Crooked Creek Tributary is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mt Olive Road over Crooked Creek Tributary in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,555 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,175 by 2045. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMt Olive Road
CrossesCrooked Creek Tributary
Location0.75 MI S Sardis RD
RouteCounty Highway 248
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.7223, -86.88702
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,555 (2025)
Projected traffic6,175 by 2045
Trucks11%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$397,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mt Olive Road over Crooked Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mt Olive Road over Crooked Creek Tributary in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does Mt Olive Road over Crooked Creek Tributary carry?

About 4,555 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Mt Olive Road over Crooked Creek Tributary?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Mt Olive Road over Crooked Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.