US Bridges

Lake Ridge DR over Village Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · Lake Ridge DR *4th Ave N · Structure no. 008516

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,150
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake Ridge DR over Village Creek is a concrete slab carrying Lake Ridge DR over Village Creek in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 85 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 3,150 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,800 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLake Ridge DR
CrossesVillage Creek
LocationLake Ridge DR *4th Ave N
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.3847, -86.97076
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionJune 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,150 (2023)
Projected traffic3,800 by 2043
Trucks2%
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$209,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lake Ridge DR over Village Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is Lake Ridge DR over Village 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Lake Ridge DR over Village Creek carry?

About 3,150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Lake Ridge DR over Village Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Lake Ridge DR over Village Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.