US Bridges

Ridge Brook Road over I - 65

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · I65 * Ridge Brook Road · Structure no. 013178

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
344 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ridge Brook Road over I - 65 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ridge Brook Road over I - 65 in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2044. The structure is 344 ft (104.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRidge Brook Road
CrossesI - 65
LocationI65 * Ridge Brook Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.6221, -86.81713
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.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length344 ft (104.9 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2024)
Projected traffic800 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$3.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ridge Brook Road over I - 65 built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ridge Brook Road over I - 65 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Ridge Brook Road over I - 65 carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ridge Brook Road over I - 65?

The structure is 344 ft (104.9 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Ridge Brook Road over I - 65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.