US Bridges

Hillcrest Road over Prudes Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · 300 Ft S Cherry Ave · Structure no. 016701

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,975
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hillcrest Road over Prudes Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Hillcrest Road over Prudes 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 1,975 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,021 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesHillcrest Road
CrossesPrudes Creek
Location300 Ft S Cherry Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.62129, -86.9284
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,975 (2023)
Projected traffic2,021 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$696,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hillcrest Road over Prudes Creek built?

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

What condition is Hillcrest Road over Prudes 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Hillcrest Road over Prudes Creek carry?

About 1,975 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hillcrest Road over Prudes Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Hillcrest Road over Prudes Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.