US Bridges

Bibby Brickyard RD over Black Warrior River Trib

PoorPosted for load

Jefferson County, Alabama · 0.75 Mile NE of Kilgore · Structure no. 001164

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
48 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bibby Brickyard RD over Black Warrior River Trib is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bibby Brickyard RD over Black Warrior River Trib in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2043. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 10 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBibby Brickyard RD
CrossesBlack Warrior River Trib
Location0.75 Mile NE of Kilgore
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.69005, -87.01645
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating3 US tons
Inventory rating2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width10 ft (3.1 m)
Roadway width10 ft (3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2023)
Projected traffic20 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$162,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bibby Brickyard RD over Black Warrior River Trib built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bibby Brickyard RD over Black Warrior River Trib in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Bibby Brickyard RD over Black Warrior River Trib carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Bibby Brickyard RD over Black Warrior River Trib?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m) and a deck 10 ft wide.

Who owns Bibby Brickyard RD over Black Warrior River Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.