BROOKWOOD GREEN TR
Carrying BROOKWOOD GREEN TR over LITTLE SHADES CREEK
150' E HWY 280 CAHABA HTS, Jefferson, Alabama
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: BROOKWOOD GREEN TR
The BROOKWOOD GREEN TR bridge in Jefferson, Alabama carries BROOKWOOD GREEN TR over LITTLE SHADES CREEK. It was built in 1950, making it 76 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 5 sections, stretching 56.5 meters (185 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 323 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Alabama bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 7.3 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How BROOKWOOD GREEN TR compares
Live comparison across Alabama.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1950
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 5
- Structure Length
- 56.5 m (185 ft)
- Deck Width
- 8.4 m (28 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 323 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 003592
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • At 5/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • At 4/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
How to read this record
BROOKWOOD GREEN TR is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare BROOKWOOD GREEN TR against other structures in Jefferson and across Alabama. Alabama bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for BROOKWOOD GREEN TR?
BROOKWOOD GREEN TR in Jefferson, Alabama has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is BROOKWOOD GREEN TR inspected?
BROOKWOOD GREEN TR's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 323 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BROOKWOOD GREEN TR is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for BROOKWOOD GREEN TR?
BROOKWOOD GREEN TR has an NBI inventory load rating of 7.3 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining BROOKWOOD GREEN TR?
BROOKWOOD GREEN TR is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is BROOKWOOD GREEN TR and does age affect safety?
BROOKWOOD GREEN TR was built in 1950, making it 76 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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