Canterbury Road over Watkins Creek
PoorPosted for loadJefferson County, Alabama · Canterbury Road *creek · Structure no. 002873
- Built
- 1945
- 80 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,015
- 2016 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Canterbury Road over Watkins Creek is a concrete slab carrying Canterbury Road 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 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 2,015 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2036. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 52 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Canterbury Road over Watkins Creek built?
It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.
What condition is Canterbury Road over Watkins Creek 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Canterbury Road over Watkins Creek carry?
About 2,015 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Canterbury Road over Watkins Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns Canterbury Road over Watkins Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.