US Bridges

Bell Hill Road over Unnamed Creek

Good

Jefferson County, Alabama · 1000 E Mcadory Hs · Structure no. 018546

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,025
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bell Hill Road over Unnamed Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Bell Hill Road over Unnamed 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 4,025 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2045. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBell Hill Road
CrossesUnnamed Creek
Location1000 E Mcadory Hs
RouteCounty Highway 24
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.33062, -86.9982
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating84.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,025 (2025)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$667,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bell Hill Road over Unnamed Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bell Hill Road over Unnamed 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Bell Hill Road over Unnamed Creek carry?

About 4,025 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Bell Hill Road over Unnamed Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Bell Hill Road over Unnamed Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.