US Bridges

Glasgow Hollow RD over Fields Branch

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · 1.2 MI N HWY 78 · Structure no. 007121

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,355
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Glasgow Hollow RD over Fields Branch is a concrete frame carrying Glasgow Hollow RD over Fields Branch 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 1,355 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,578 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesGlasgow Hollow RD
CrossesFields Branch
Location1.2 MI N HWY 78
RouteCounty Highway 112
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.62455, -86.95427
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,355 (2017)
Projected traffic1,578 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$290,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Glasgow Hollow RD over Fields Branch built?

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

What condition is Glasgow Hollow RD over Fields 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Glasgow Hollow RD over Fields Branch carry?

About 1,355 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Glasgow Hollow RD over Fields Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Glasgow Hollow RD over Fields Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.