15th Street South over Valley Creek

Fair Condition76 years old4,500 vehicles/day

Location

StateAlabama
CountyJefferson
Location15th St. So. * 22nd Ave.
Carries15th Street South
CrossesValley Creek
Coordinates33.41345, -86.98393

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length199.1 ft (60.7 m)
Max Span49.9 ft (15.2 m)
Deck Width28.9 ft (8.8 m)
Deck Area534.2 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1950

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic4,500 (2023)
Truck Traffic3%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection723
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCity/Municipal Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number003880

Nearby Bridges

13th Street over Valley Creek 0.4 mi Fair I - 20/59 South over 15th ST Bessemer 0.7 mi Fair I - 20/59 North over 15th ST Bessemer 0.7 mi Fair I - 20/59 South over 18th * 19th Streets 0.8 mi Fair I - 20/59 North over 18th * 19th Str 0.8 mi Fair I - 20/59 South over 11th ST Bessemer 0.8 mi Fair I -20/59 North over 11th ST Bessemer 0.8 mi Fair 18 TH ST over L*n Rr 0.9 mi Fair 19 TH ST over L*n Rr 0.9 mi Fair I - 20/59 West over Csx R.r. 0.9 mi Fair