18th AVE Bessemer over Valley Creek

Fair Condition85 years old3,350 vehicles/day

Location

StateAlabama
CountyJefferson
Location2 Mi SW Brighton
Carries18th AVE Bessemer
CrossesValley Creek
Coordinates33.41982, -86.96548

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway5 (Fair)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignTee Beam
Total Length128.0 ft (39 m)
Max Span29.2 ft (8.9 m)
Deck Width30.8 ft (9.4 m)
Deck Area366.6 sq m
Main Spans4
Year Built1941

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic3,350 (2023)
Truck Traffic1%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection423
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number003934

Nearby Bridges

I - 20/59 West over Valley Creek 0.2 mi Fair I - 20/59 East over Valley Creek 0.2 mi Fair I - 20/59 South over 24th ST Bessemer 0.3 mi Fair I 59/20 North over 24th ST Bessemer 0.3 mi Fair I - 20/59 East over Woodward Railroad 0.4 mi Fair I - 20/59 West over Woodward Railroad 0.4 mi Fair 19th St. Bessemer over Valley Creek 0.5 mi Fair I - 20/59 West over Csx R.r. 0.5 mi Fair I - 20/59 East over L& N Rr 0.5 mi Fair 19 TH ST over L*n Rr 0.7 mi Fair