Old HWY 31 over Turkey Creek
GoodJefferson County, Alabama · .5 MI E US HWY 31 · Structure no. 017740
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 305 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,710
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old HWY 31 over Turkey Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old HWY 31 over Turkey Creek in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 2,710 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,600 by 2044. The structure is 305 ft (92.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old HWY 31 over Turkey Creek built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old HWY 31 over Turkey 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 Old HWY 31 over Turkey Creek carry?
About 2,710 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Old HWY 31 over Turkey Creek?
The structure is 305 ft (92.9 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Old HWY 31 over Turkey Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.