US Bridges

Warrior-Jasper RD over Ward Mill Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · 6 MI W of Warrior · Structure no. 006023

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
82 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,565
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Warrior-Jasper RD over Ward Mill Creek is a steel culvert carrying Warrior-Jasper RD over Ward Mill Creek in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 6 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 2,565 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,500 by 2044. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesWarrior-Jasper RD
CrossesWard Mill Creek
Location6 MI W of Warrior
RouteCounty Highway 140
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.76399, -86.92529
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,565 (2024)
Projected traffic3,500 by 2044
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Warrior-Jasper RD over Ward Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Warrior-Jasper RD over Ward Mill 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Warrior-Jasper RD over Ward Mill Creek carry?

About 2,565 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is Warrior-Jasper RD over Ward Mill Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m).

Who owns Warrior-Jasper RD over Ward Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.