US Bridges

7th. Street North over Outfall Storm Sewer

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · 7th ST N * 5th Ave · Structure no. 003905

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

7th. Street North over Outfall Storm Sewer is a concrete culvert carrying 7th. Street North over Outfall Storm Sewer 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2036. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long.

Location

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Carries7th. Street North
CrossesOutfall Storm Sewer
Location7th ST N * 5th Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.50965, -86.82595
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (4.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2016)
Projected traffic800 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 7th. Street North over Outfall Storm Sewer built?

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

What condition is 7th. Street North over Outfall Storm Sewer 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does 7th. Street North over Outfall Storm Sewer carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 7th. Street North over Outfall Storm Sewer?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m).

Who owns 7th. Street North over Outfall Storm Sewer?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.