US Bridges

Black Creek Road over CSX Railroad

Good

Jefferson County, Alabama · 0.75 MI E US 31 · Structure no. 018224

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
135 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,700
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Black Creek Road over CSX Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Black Creek Road over CSX Railroad in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 8,700 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,100 by 2044. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesBlack Creek Road
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location0.75 MI E US 31
RouteCounty Highway 124
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.61582, -86.78497
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,700 (2024)
Projected traffic10,100 by 2044
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$1.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Black Creek Road over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Black Creek Road over CSX Railroad 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Black Creek Road over CSX Railroad carry?

About 8,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Black Creek Road over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Black Creek Road over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.