US Bridges

Tanglewood DR over Branch

Good

Jefferson County, Alabama · Tanglewood DR @ Vestavia · Structure no. 012205

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,550
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tanglewood DR over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Tanglewood DR over Branch in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,550 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2044. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTanglewood DR
CrossesBranch
LocationTanglewood DR @ Vestavia
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.45, -86.76667
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 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 traffic1,550 (2024)
Projected traffic2,000 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$474,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tanglewood DR over Branch built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tanglewood DR over Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Tanglewood DR over Branch carry?

About 1,550 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Tanglewood DR over Branch?

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

Who owns Tanglewood DR over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.