US Bridges

Westridge Drive over Fivemile Creek Tributary

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · 0.25MI N Brewster RD · Structure no. 016674

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,156
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Westridge Drive over Fivemile Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying Westridge Drive over Fivemile Creek Tributary 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 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 1,156 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,250 by 2045. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWestridge Drive
CrossesFivemile Creek Tributary
Location0.25MI N Brewster RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.62714, -86.65942
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating40.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,156 (2025)
Projected traffic1,250 by 2045
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$495,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Westridge Drive over Fivemile Creek Tributary built?

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

What condition is Westridge Drive over Fivemile Creek Tributary 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Westridge Drive over Fivemile Creek Tributary carry?

About 1,156 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Westridge Drive over Fivemile Creek Tributary?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Westridge Drive over Fivemile Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.