Kestwick DR over Patton Creek
FairJefferson County, Alabama · Kestwick DR * Patton Ck · Structure no. 008426
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 102 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,564
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Kestwick DR over Patton Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Kestwick DR over Patton Creek in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 1,564 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,785 by 2044. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 29 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Kestwick DR over Patton Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Kestwick 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 Kestwick DR over Patton Creek carry?
About 1,564 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Kestwick 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 29 ft wide.
Who owns Kestwick DR over Patton Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.