US Bridges

8th Avenue over Halls Creek

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Jefferson County, Alabama · 8th Ave. No. & 13th St. · Structure no. 020872

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
372
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

8th Avenue over Halls Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 8th 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 372 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 549 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries8th Avenue
CrossesHalls Creek
Location8th Ave. No. & 13th St.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.39886, -86.96528
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.1 US tons
Inventory rating23.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic372 (2023)
Projected traffic549 by 2043
Trucks4%
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$298,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 8th Avenue over Halls Creek built?

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

What condition is 8th 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 8th Avenue over Halls Creek carry?

About 372 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is 8th Avenue over Halls Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 8th Avenue over Halls Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.