US Bridges

Cleage Drive over Barton Branch Tributary

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · JCT Pawnee Village RD · Structure no. 010228

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
476
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cleage Drive over Barton Branch Tributary is a concrete channel beam carrying Cleage Drive over Barton Branch Tributary in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 6 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 476 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 630 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCleage Drive
CrossesBarton Branch Tributary
LocationJCT Pawnee Village RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.62418, -86.74189
Functional classRural 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.5 US tons
Inventory rating26.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic476 (2024)
Projected traffic630 by 2044
Trucks10%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$386,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cleage Drive over Barton Branch Tributary built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cleage Drive over Barton Branch Tributary 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Cleage Drive over Barton Branch Tributary carry?

About 476 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Cleage Drive over Barton Branch Tributary?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Cleage Drive over Barton Branch Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.