US Bridges

Watterson Parkway over Norfolk S Rr;pinchgut CR

Good

Jefferson County, Alabama · 0.2 MI S US 11 · Structure no. 016359

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
400 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,345
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Watterson Parkway over Norfolk S Rr;pinchgut CR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Watterson Parkway over Norfolk S Rr;pinchgut CR in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 8,345 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,010 by 2044. The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWatterson Parkway
CrossesNorfolk S Rr;pinchgut CR
Location0.2 MI S US 11
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.61542, -86.61137
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating80.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length400 ft (121.9 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,345 (2024)
Projected traffic10,010 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
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$4.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Watterson Parkway over Norfolk S Rr;pinchgut CR built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Watterson Parkway over Norfolk S Rr;pinchgut CR 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Watterson Parkway over Norfolk S Rr;pinchgut CR carry?

About 8,345 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Watterson Parkway over Norfolk S Rr;pinchgut CR?

The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Watterson Parkway over Norfolk S Rr;pinchgut CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.