US Bridges

South Jefferson S over Town Creek

Fair

Limestone County, Alabama · S. Jefferson * South St. · Structure no. 006346

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,697
2003 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Jefferson S over Town Creek is a concrete culvert carrying South Jefferson S over Town Creek in Limestone County, Alabama. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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 6 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 6,697 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,796 by 2033. The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSouth Jefferson S
CrossesTown Creek
LocationS. Jefferson * South St.
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.80003, -86.97244
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.8 US tons
Inventory rating26.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,697 (2003)
Projected traffic8,796 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was South Jefferson S over Town Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Jefferson S over Town 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does South Jefferson S over Town Creek carry?

About 6,697 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is South Jefferson S over Town Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns South Jefferson S over Town Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.