US Bridges

Brooklane Drive over Valley Creek Trib

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · 100 N Novel DR Hueytown · Structure no. 001521

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
46 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,160
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brooklane Drive over Valley Creek Trib is a concrete continuous frame carrying Brooklane Drive over Valley Creek Trib in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 11,160 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,640 by 2043. The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesBrooklane Drive
CrossesValley Creek Trib
Location100 N Novel DR Hueytown
RouteCounty Highway 51
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.43439, -86.97898
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (13.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,160 (2023)
Projected traffic13,640 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$484,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brooklane Drive over Valley Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brooklane Drive over Valley Creek Trib 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 Brooklane Drive over Valley Creek Trib carry?

About 11,160 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Brooklane Drive over Valley Creek Trib?

The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Brooklane Drive over Valley Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.