US Bridges

Heathermoor RD over Watkins Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · Heathermoor DR * Watkin C · Structure no. 003828

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
46 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,160
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Heathermoor RD over Watkins Creek is a concrete slab carrying Heathermoor RD over Watkins Creek in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 1,160 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,525 by 2034. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHeathermoor RD
CrossesWatkins Creek
LocationHeathermoor DR * Watkin C
RouteCity Street 75
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.48232, -86.77077
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,160 (2014)
Projected traffic1,525 by 2034
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$705,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Heathermoor RD over Watkins Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Heathermoor RD 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 Heathermoor RD over Watkins Creek carry?

About 1,160 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Heathermoor RD over Watkins Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Heathermoor RD over Watkins Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.