Brookwood Green TR over Little Shades Creek
PoorPosted for loadJefferson County, Alabama · 150 E HWY 280 Cahaba Hts · Structure no. 003592
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 185 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 323
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Brookwood Green TR over Little Shades Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Brookwood Green TR over Little Shades Creek in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 323 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 430 by 2043. The structure is 185 ft (56.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Brookwood Green TR over Little Shades Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Brookwood Green TR over Little Shades Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.
How much traffic does Brookwood Green TR over Little Shades Creek carry?
About 323 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Brookwood Green TR over Little Shades Creek?
The structure is 185 ft (56.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Brookwood Green TR over Little Shades Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.