US Bridges

Sherbrook DR over Stream

Good

Jefferson County, Alabama · 0.5 Mi. S. Hillmoor LN · Structure no. 015849

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
545
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sherbrook DR over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Sherbrook DR over Stream in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 65 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 545 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 848 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSherbrook DR
CrossesStream
Location0.5 Mi. S. Hillmoor LN
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.45181, -86.83426
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic545 (2024)
Projected traffic848 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$395,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sherbrook DR over Stream built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Sherbrook DR over Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Sherbrook DR over Stream carry?

About 545 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sherbrook DR over Stream?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Sherbrook DR over Stream?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.