US Bridges

Wintergreen Ave over Valley Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · Wintergreen * Martin Luth · Structure no. 018290

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
280 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wintergreen Ave over Valley Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wintergreen Ave over Valley Creek 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,500 by 2036. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWintergreen Ave
CrossesValley Creek
LocationWintergreen * Martin Luth
RouteCity Street 153
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.4427, -86.9207
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2016)
Projected traffic7,500 by 2036
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wintergreen Ave over Valley Creek built?

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

What condition is Wintergreen Ave over Valley Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Wintergreen Ave over Valley Creek carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wintergreen Ave over Valley Creek?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Wintergreen Ave over Valley Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.