Mt Brook Pkwy over Watkins Creek
FairJefferson County, Alabama · Mt Brook Pkwy * Cahaba RD · Structure no. 002850
- Built
- 1945
- 80 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 9,025
- 2016 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mt Brook Pkwy over Watkins Creek is a concrete slab carrying Mt Brook Pkwy over Watkins Creek in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 9,025 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,000 by 2036. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mt Brook Pkwy over Watkins Creek built?
It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mt Brook Pkwy over Watkins 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Mt Brook Pkwy over Watkins Creek carry?
About 9,025 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Mt Brook Pkwy over Watkins Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Mt Brook Pkwy over Watkins Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.