US Bridges

Westridge Drive over Fivemile Creek Tributary

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · 0.25MI N Brewster RD · Structure no. 016675

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
731
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 731 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2045. The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long and 59 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
Coordinates33.62764, -86.65925
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 rating64.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic731 (2025)
Projected traffic900 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$972,000 (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 731 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Westridge Drive over Fivemile Creek Tributary?

The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Westridge Drive over Fivemile Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.