US Bridges

Eastern Valley RD over Creek

Good

Jefferson County, Alabama · 150 N Burchfield Loop · Structure no. 018229

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,676
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eastern Valley RD over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Eastern Valley RD over Creek in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 6,676 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,375 by 2043. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesEastern Valley RD
CrossesCreek
Location150 N Burchfield Loop
RouteCounty Highway 455
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.31552, -87.01502
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,676 (2023)
Projected traffic9,375 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$387,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Eastern Valley RD over Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eastern Valley RD over 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Eastern Valley RD over Creek carry?

About 6,676 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Eastern Valley RD over Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Eastern Valley RD over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.