Bessemer-Johns RD over Blue Creek
GoodJefferson County, Alabama · 0.75MI NE Mud Crk RD · Structure no. 017062
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 206 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,082
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bessemer-Johns RD over Blue Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bessemer-Johns RD over Blue Creek in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 5,082 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,025 by 2044. The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bessemer-Johns RD over Blue Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bessemer-Johns RD over Blue Creek 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Bessemer-Johns RD over Blue Creek carry?
About 5,082 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Bessemer-Johns RD over Blue Creek?
The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Bessemer-Johns RD over Blue Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.