Vanderbilt RD over Village Creek
FairJefferson County, Alabama · Vanderbilt RD * Village C · Structure no. 000080
- Built
- 1914
- 111 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 67 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,500
- 2018 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Vanderbilt RD over Village Creek is a concrete slab carrying Vanderbilt RD over Village Creek in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1914, so it is 111 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 7,500 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2038. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Vanderbilt RD over Village Creek built?
It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025.
What condition is Vanderbilt RD 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Vanderbilt RD over Village Creek carry?
About 7,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Vanderbilt RD over Village Creek?
The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Vanderbilt RD over Village Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.