US Bridges

Minor Parkway over Village Creek Tributary

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · 1 MI N Al 269 · Structure no. 016686

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,675
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Minor Parkway over Village Creek Tributary is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Minor Parkway over Village Creek Tributary in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1960, 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 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 16,675 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,508 by 2045. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesMinor Parkway
CrossesVillage Creek Tributary
Location1 MI N Al 269
RouteCounty Highway 128
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.53172, -86.92187
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.2 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,675 (2025)
Projected traffic17,508 by 2045
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Minor Parkway over Village Creek Tributary built?

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

What condition is Minor Parkway over Village 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 Minor Parkway over Village Creek Tributary carry?

About 16,675 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Minor Parkway over Village Creek Tributary?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Minor Parkway over Village Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.