Av W over Village Ck
FairJefferson County, Alabama · Avenue W Ens * Village Ck · Structure no. 001772
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 105 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20,200
- 2016 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Av W over Village Ck is a concrete slab carrying Av W over Village Ck in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 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 20,200 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,000 by 2036. The structure is 105 ft (31.9 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Av W over Village Ck built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.
What condition is Av W 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Av W over Village Ck carry?
About 20,200 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.
How long is Av W over Village Ck?
The structure is 105 ft (31.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.
Who owns Av W over Village Ck?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.