Old Warrior River over Opossum Creek
FairJefferson County, Alabama · Midfield · Structure no. 000719
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 55 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 402
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Warrior River over Opossum Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Old Warrior River over Opossum Creek in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 402 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2043. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Old Warrior River over Opossum Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Warrior River over Opossum 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Old Warrior River over Opossum Creek carry?
About 402 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Old Warrior River over Opossum Creek?
The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Old Warrior River over Opossum Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.