US Bridges

Appalachee ST over Village Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · Appalachee ST * Village C · Structure no. 013082

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
77 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Appalachee ST over Village Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Appalachee ST over Village Creek in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 100 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2038. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAppalachee ST
CrossesVillage Creek
LocationAppalachee ST * Village C
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.54609, -86.78588
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2018)
Projected traffic700 by 2038
Trucks5%
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$813,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Appalachee ST over Village Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Appalachee ST 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Appalachee ST over Village Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Appalachee ST over Village Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Appalachee ST over Village Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.