US Bridges

Roseland DR over Griffin Brook

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · 0.08MI. W. W.Glennwood DR · Structure no. 015848

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,521
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roseland DR over Griffin Brook is a concrete slab carrying Roseland DR over Griffin Brook in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 3,521 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,715 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRoseland DR
CrossesGriffin Brook
Location0.08MI. W. W.Glennwood DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.47167, -86.80167
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,521 (2024)
Projected traffic10,715 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$510,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Roseland DR over Griffin Brook built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is Roseland DR over Griffin Brook 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 Roseland DR over Griffin Brook carry?

About 3,521 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Roseland DR over Griffin Brook?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Roseland DR over Griffin Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.