US Bridges

Old Columbiana RD over N Fork Griffin Crk

Good

Jefferson County, Alabama · .1 MI S Carr Ave · Structure no. 017051

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,126
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Columbiana RD over N Fork Griffin Crk is a concrete culvert carrying Old Columbiana RD over N Fork Griffin Crk in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older 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 7,126 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,236 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOld Columbiana RD
CrossesN Fork Griffin Crk
Location.1 MI S Carr Ave
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.46138, -86.8159
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,126 (2024)
Projected traffic13,236 by 2044
Trucks10%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$198,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Columbiana RD over N Fork Griffin Crk built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Columbiana RD over N Fork Griffin Crk 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Old Columbiana RD over N Fork Griffin Crk carry?

About 7,126 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Old Columbiana RD over N Fork Griffin Crk?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Old Columbiana RD over N Fork Griffin Crk?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.