US Bridges

Minor Parkway SB over Village Creek

Good

Jefferson County, Alabama · 1.0 MI S Docena · Structure no. 016363

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
445 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
8,315
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Minor Parkway SB over Village Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Minor Parkway SB over Village Creek in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 8,315 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,585 by 2044. The structure is 445 ft (135.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesMinor Parkway SB
CrossesVillage Creek
Location1.0 MI S Docena
RouteCounty Highway 65
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.54745, -86.92603
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length445 ft (135.6 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,315 (2024)
Projected traffic11,585 by 2044
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$4.6 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Minor Parkway SB over Village Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Minor Parkway SB over Village Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Minor Parkway SB over Village Creek carry?

About 8,315 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Minor Parkway SB over Village Creek?

The structure is 445 ft (135.6 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Minor Parkway SB over Village Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.