US Bridges

Patton Chapel RD over Patton Creek

Good

Jefferson County, Alabama · 1.25 MI W. of US 31 · Structure no. 020486

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
109 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Patton Chapel RD over Patton Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Patton Chapel RD over Patton Creek in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,680 by 2044. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesPatton Chapel RD
CrossesPatton Creek
Location1.25 MI W. of US 31
RouteCounty Highway 512
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.38897, -86.82727
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length109 ft (33.2 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2024)
Projected traffic1,680 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Patton Chapel RD over Patton Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Patton Chapel RD over Patton Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Patton Chapel RD over Patton Creek carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Patton Chapel RD over Patton Creek?

The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Patton Chapel RD over Patton Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.