Oak Street West over Dry Branch
FairJefferson County, Alabama · 500 W HWY 75 Pinson · Structure no. 006868
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 63 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 120
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Oak Street West over Dry Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Oak Street West over Dry Branch in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 205 by 2044. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 Oak Street West over Dry Branch built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is Oak Street West over Dry Branch 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Oak Street West over Dry Branch carry?
About 120 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Oak Street West over Dry Branch?
The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Oak Street West over Dry Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.