US Bridges

Overbrook RD over Shades Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · Overbrook RD * Shades Ck · Structure no. 000102

Built
1915
110 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
45 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,730
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Overbrook RD over Shades Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Overbrook RD over Shades Creek in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1915, so it is 110 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 6 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 2,730 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,900 by 2036. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOverbrook RD
CrossesShades Creek
LocationOverbrook RD * Shades Ck
RouteCity Street 83
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.48686, -86.75255
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,730 (2016)
Projected traffic3,900 by 2036
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$509,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Overbrook RD over Shades Creek built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025.

What condition is Overbrook RD over Shades 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Overbrook RD over Shades Creek carry?

About 2,730 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Overbrook RD over Shades Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Overbrook RD over Shades Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.