US Bridges

Edgewood Blvd over Griffin Brook

Good

Jefferson County, Alabama · Dgewood Blvd * Hillwood D · Structure no. 018570

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
874
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Edgewood Blvd over Griffin Brook is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Edgewood Blvd over Griffin Brook in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 874 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,579 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEdgewood Blvd
CrossesGriffin Brook
LocationDgewood Blvd * Hillwood D
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.46776, -86.80558
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.2 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic874 (2024)
Projected traffic1,579 by 2044
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

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$457,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Edgewood Blvd over Griffin Brook built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Edgewood Blvd over Griffin Brook 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 Edgewood Blvd over Griffin Brook carry?

About 874 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Edgewood Blvd over Griffin Brook?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Edgewood Blvd over Griffin Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.