US Bridges

Columbiana Road over Patton Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · .3 MI N JCT US 31 · Structure no. 014298

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
70 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20,885
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Columbiana Road over Patton Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Columbiana Road over Patton Creek in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 20,885 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,200 by 2045. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesColumbiana Road
CrossesPatton Creek
Location.3 MI N JCT US 31
RouteCounty Highway 501
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.41567, -86.80555
Functional classUrban Collector

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 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 Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,885 (2025)
Projected traffic29,200 by 2045
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure5
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Columbiana Road over Patton Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Columbiana Road over Patton 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 Columbiana Road over Patton Creek carry?

About 20,885 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Columbiana Road over Patton Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.3 m).

Who owns Columbiana Road over Patton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.