Davey Allison Blvd over Opossum Creek
GoodJefferson County, Alabama · 0.75MI W I-59 S · Structure no. 017063
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 126 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Davey Allison Blvd over Opossum Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Davey Allison Blvd over Opossum 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,350 by 2043. The structure is 126 ft (38.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Davey Allison Blvd over Opossum Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is Davey Allison Blvd over Opossum 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Davey Allison Blvd over Opossum Creek carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Davey Allison Blvd over Opossum Creek?
The structure is 126 ft (38.5 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.7 m).
Who owns Davey Allison Blvd over Opossum Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.