US Bridges

Floyd Bradford RD over Stinking Creek

Good

Jefferson County, Alabama · 1.8 Miles NE US 78 Leeds · Structure no. 021424

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,159
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Floyd Bradford RD over Stinking Creek is a prestressed concrete arch - deck carrying Floyd Bradford RD over Stinking Creek in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,159 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 114 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesFloyd Bradford RD
CrossesStinking Creek
Location1.8 Miles NE US 78 Leeds
RouteCounty Highway 96
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.56898, -86.60404
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
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.2 US tons
Inventory rating68.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width114 ft (34.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,159 (2024)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2044
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Floyd Bradford RD over Stinking Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Floyd Bradford RD over Stinking 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Floyd Bradford RD over Stinking Creek carry?

About 3,159 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Floyd Bradford RD over Stinking Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 114 ft wide.

Who owns Floyd Bradford RD over Stinking Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.