US Bridges

Ave F over Village Creek

FairPosted for load

Jefferson County, Alabama · Avenue F Ens * Village Ck · Structure no. 000075

Built
1913
112 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
110 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
8,000
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ave F over Village Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ave F over Village Creek in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1913, so it is 112 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,000 by 2036. The structure is 110 ft (33.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesAve F
CrossesVillage Creek
LocationAvenue F Ens * Village Ck
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.5211, -86.889
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length110 ft (33.4 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,000 (2016)
Projected traffic12,000 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ave F over Village Creek built?

It was built in 1913, making it 112 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ave F over Village 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Ave F over Village Creek carry?

About 8,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ave F over Village Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.4 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Ave F over Village Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.