US Bridges

Inverness Street over Camp Branch

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · 200 Ft W Finland Ave · Structure no. 014731

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
405
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Inverness Street over Camp Branch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Inverness Street over Camp Branch in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 405 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 560 by 2043. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesInverness Street
CrossesCamp Branch
Location200 Ft W Finland Ave
RouteCounty Highway 175
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.5224, -86.9565
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.8 US tons
Inventory rating51.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span59 ft (18.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic405 (2023)
Projected traffic560 by 2043
Trucks2%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$620,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Inverness Street over Camp Branch built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Inverness Street over Camp Branch 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Inverness Street over Camp Branch carry?

About 405 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Inverness Street over Camp Branch?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Inverness Street over Camp Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.