US Bridges

Vestridge DR over Branch

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · Vestridge DR * US 31 · Structure no. 008823

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,100
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vestridge DR over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Vestridge DR over Branch in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2044. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesVestridge DR
CrossesBranch
LocationVestridge DR * US 31
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.43333, -86.78333
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating75.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,100 (2024)
Projected traffic5,000 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$331,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vestridge DR over Branch built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vestridge DR over 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Vestridge DR over Branch carry?

About 3,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Vestridge DR over Branch?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Vestridge DR over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.