US Bridges

Cahaba Road over Jones Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Alabama · Inter.Cahaba Rd. · Structure no. 002812

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,211
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cahaba Road over Jones Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Cahaba Road over Jones Creek in Dallas County, Alabama. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 7,211 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,095 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCahaba Road
CrossesJones Creek
LocationInter.Cahaba Rd.
RouteCity Street 2
CountyDallas County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.41691, -87.05
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,211 (2006)
Projected traffic10,095 by 2041
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$344,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cahaba Road over Jones Creek built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cahaba Road over Jones Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does Cahaba Road over Jones Creek carry?

About 7,211 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cahaba Road over Jones Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Cahaba Road over Jones Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.