US Bridges

West Glennwood DR over Griffin Crk.

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · 0.2 MI S Oxmoor RD · Structure no. 015846

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
636
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Glennwood DR over Griffin Crk. is a concrete channel beam carrying West Glennwood DR over Griffin Crk. in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 636 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 976 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Glennwood DR
CrossesGriffin Crk.
Location0.2 MI S Oxmoor RD
RouteCity Street 14
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.47293, -86.79987
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic636 (2024)
Projected traffic976 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$322,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Glennwood DR over Griffin Crk. built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Glennwood DR over Griffin Crk. 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 West Glennwood DR over Griffin Crk. carry?

About 636 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is West Glennwood DR over Griffin Crk.?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns West Glennwood DR over Griffin Crk.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.