US Bridges

Shannon-Wenonah RD over Little Shades Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · 0.5 MI S of Lakeshore · Structure no. 001360

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,560
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shannon-Wenonah RD over Little Shades Creek is a steel culvert carrying Shannon-Wenonah RD over Little Shades Creek in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 2,560 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,500 by 2037. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesShannon-Wenonah RD
CrossesLittle Shades Creek
Location0.5 MI S of Lakeshore
RouteCounty Highway 473
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.4179, -86.88695
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,560 (2017)
Projected traffic3,500 by 2037
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$331,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Shannon-Wenonah RD over Little Shades Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shannon-Wenonah RD over Little 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Shannon-Wenonah RD over Little Shades Creek carry?

About 2,560 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Shannon-Wenonah RD over Little Shades Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Shannon-Wenonah RD over Little Shades Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.