US Bridges

Jaybird Road over Woodward RR (no Tracks)

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · Brighton · Structure no. 009196

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
139 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,600
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jaybird Road over Woodward RR (no Tracks) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jaybird Road over Woodward RR (no Tracks) 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 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2044. The structure is 139 ft (42.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesJaybird Road
CrossesWoodward RR (no Tracks)
LocationBrighton
RouteCounty Highway 438
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.43083, -86.95287
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length139 ft (42.5 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,600 (2024)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Jaybird Road over Woodward RR (no Tracks) built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jaybird Road over Woodward RR (no Tracks) 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 2024.

How much traffic does Jaybird Road over Woodward RR (no Tracks) carry?

About 3,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Jaybird Road over Woodward RR (no Tracks)?

The structure is 139 ft (42.5 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Jaybird Road over Woodward RR (no Tracks)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.