US Bridges

Ramp 2 over Village Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · I59 * 77th ST · Structure no. 011332

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
106 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,624
2025 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp 2 over Village Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ramp 2 over Village Creek in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger 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 6,624 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,195 by 2045. The structure is 106 ft (32.2 m) long.

Location

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CarriesRamp 2
CrossesVillage Creek
LocationI59 * 77th ST
RouteInterstate 59
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.56347, -86.73305
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length106 ft (32.2 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,624 (2025)
Projected traffic8,195 by 2045
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$6.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp 2 over Village Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp 2 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Ramp 2 over Village Creek carry?

About 6,624 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Ramp 2 over Village Creek?

The structure is 106 ft (32.2 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.2 m).

Who owns Ramp 2 over Village Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.