Southland DR over Patton Creek
FairPosted for loadJefferson County, Alabama · Southland DR * Patton Ck · Structure no. 006694
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 102 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,899
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Southland DR over Patton Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Southland DR over Patton Creek in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 7,899 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,086 by 2044. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Southland DR over Patton Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Southland DR over Patton 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 Southland DR over Patton Creek carry?
About 7,899 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Southland DR over Patton Creek?
The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Southland DR over Patton Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.