US Bridges

3rd Avenue over Halls Creek

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Jefferson County, Alabama · 3rd Ave No. & 12th St. · Structure no. 020871

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
626
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

3rd Avenue over Halls Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 3rd Avenue over Halls Creek in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 626 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 923 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries3rd Avenue
CrossesHalls Creek
Location3rd Ave No. & 12th St.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.3949, -86.95974
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.2 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic626 (2023)
Projected traffic923 by 2043
Trucks12%
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$363,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 3rd Avenue over Halls Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is 3rd Avenue over Halls 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does 3rd Avenue over Halls Creek carry?

About 626 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is 3rd Avenue over Halls Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns 3rd Avenue over Halls Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.