US Bridges

Oxmoor Road over Griffin Brook

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · Homeweood Park · Structure no. 018568

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,600
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oxmoor Road over Griffin Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Oxmoor Road over Griffin Brook in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 9,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,717 by 2044. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOxmoor Road
CrossesGriffin Brook
LocationHomeweood Park
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.47508, -86.79894
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.8 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,600 (2024)
Projected traffic16,717 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Oxmoor Road over Griffin Brook built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oxmoor Road over Griffin Brook 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Oxmoor Road over Griffin Brook carry?

About 9,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Oxmoor Road over Griffin Brook?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Oxmoor Road over Griffin Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.