US Bridges

Saulter RD over Griffin Brook

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · Int Saulter * Broadway · Structure no. 007079

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,055
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Saulter RD over Griffin Brook is a concrete tee beam carrying Saulter RD over Griffin Brook in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 5,055 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,977 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSaulter RD
CrossesGriffin Brook
LocationInt Saulter * Broadway
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.45944, -86.81231
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,055 (2024)
Projected traffic9,977 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$373,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Saulter RD over Griffin Brook built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Saulter RD over Griffin Brook 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Saulter RD over Griffin Brook carry?

About 5,055 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Saulter RD over Griffin Brook?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Saulter RD over Griffin Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.