US Bridges

Kennelworth ST over Griffin Brook

Good

Jefferson County, Alabama · Kennelworth ST * Primrose · Structure no. 005305

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,207
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kennelworth ST over Griffin Brook is a concrete slab carrying Kennelworth ST over Griffin Brook in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,207 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,734 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesKennelworth ST
CrossesGriffin Brook
LocationKennelworth ST * Primrose
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.46938, -86.80406
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,207 (2024)
Projected traffic3,734 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$580,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kennelworth ST over Griffin Brook built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kennelworth ST over Griffin Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Kennelworth ST over Griffin Brook carry?

About 2,207 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Kennelworth ST over Griffin Brook?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Kennelworth ST over Griffin Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.