US Bridges

14th Ave North over Halls Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · Behind Weslake Mall · Structure no. 019944

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

14th Ave North over Halls Creek is a concrete slab carrying 14th Ave North over Halls Creek in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 5 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2043. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries14th Ave North
CrossesHalls Creek
LocationBehind Weslake Mall
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.39769, -86.97772
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2023)
Projected traffic1,400 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$296,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 14th Ave North over Halls Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is 14th Ave North over Halls 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does 14th Ave North over Halls Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 14th Ave North over Halls Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns 14th Ave North over Halls Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.