US Bridges

18 TH ST No over Village Ck

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · 18 TH ST No * Village Ck · Structure no. 000288

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
76 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

18 TH ST No over Village Ck is a concrete tee beam carrying 18 TH ST No over Village Ck in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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.

It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2036. The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries18 TH ST No
CrossesVillage Ck
Location18 TH ST No * Village Ck
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.53656, -86.8245
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 statusOpen, no 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length76 ft (23.1 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2016)
Projected traffic500 by 2036
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 18 TH ST No over Village Ck built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is 18 TH ST No over Village Ck 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 18 TH ST No over Village Ck carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 18 TH ST No over Village Ck?

The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns 18 TH ST No over Village Ck?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.