Al - 79 North over Trib to Turkey Creek
FairJefferson County, Alabama · Pinson · Structure no. 017995
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 342 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,110
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Al - 79 North over Trib to Turkey Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Al - 79 North over Trib to Turkey Creek in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 10,110 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,508 by 2044. The structure is 342 ft (104.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Al - 79 North over Trib to Turkey Creek built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is Al - 79 North over Trib to Turkey 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Al - 79 North over Trib to Turkey Creek carry?
About 10,110 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Al - 79 North over Trib to Turkey Creek?
The structure is 342 ft (104.2 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Al - 79 North over Trib to Turkey Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.