US Bridges

Chapel Lane over Patton Creek

Good

Jefferson County, Alabama · 0.4 Miles from Galleria · Structure no. 020814

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,190 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chapel Lane over Patton Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Chapel Lane over Patton Creek in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2044. The structure is 1,190 ft (362.7 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesChapel Lane
CrossesPatton Creek
Location0.4 Miles from Galleria
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.37892, -86.81619
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+13 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,190 ft (362.7 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2024)
Projected traffic1,400 by 2044
Trucks2%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$14.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Chapel Lane over Patton Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chapel Lane 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Chapel Lane over Patton Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Chapel Lane over Patton Creek?

The structure is 1,190 ft (362.7 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Chapel Lane over Patton Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.