US Bridges

W.Homewood Pk.Rd. over Stream

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · 0.3MI. E. Oxmoor RD · Structure no. 015847

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,586
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W.Homewood Pk.Rd. over Stream is a concrete channel beam carrying W.Homewood Pk.Rd. over Stream in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 1,586 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,458 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesW.Homewood Pk.Rd.
CrossesStream
Location0.3MI. E. Oxmoor RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.45111, -86.83547
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,586 (2024)
Projected traffic2,458 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$309,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W.Homewood Pk.Rd. over Stream built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is W.Homewood Pk.Rd. over Stream 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 W.Homewood Pk.Rd. over Stream carry?

About 1,586 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is W.Homewood Pk.Rd. over Stream?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns W.Homewood Pk.Rd. over Stream?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.