US Bridges

Woodward Road over Valley Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · 2 Miles NW of Brighton · Structure no. 000157

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
59 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
655
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodward Road over Valley Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Woodward Road over Valley Creek in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 655 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 910 by 2043. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesWoodward Road
CrossesValley Creek
Location2 Miles NW of Brighton
RouteCounty Highway 440
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.44392, -86.96327
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating72.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic655 (2023)
Projected traffic910 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$843,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Woodward Road over Valley Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Woodward Road over Valley 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 2023.

How much traffic does Woodward Road over Valley Creek carry?

About 655 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Woodward Road over Valley Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Woodward Road over Valley Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.