US Bridges

Shady Grove Road over New Found Creek

FairPosted for load

Jefferson County, Alabama · 1.5 MI S Mount Olive RD · Structure no. 003916

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
66 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,750
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shady Grove Road over New Found Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Shady Grove Road over New Found 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,750 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,095 by 2043. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesShady Grove Road
CrossesNew Found Creek
Location1.5 MI S Mount Olive RD
RouteCounty Highway 251
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.64827, -86.84635
Functional classRural 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.3 US tons
Inventory rating19.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,750 (2023)
Projected traffic2,095 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$606,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Shady Grove Road over New Found Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shady Grove Road over New Found 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Shady Grove Road over New Found Creek carry?

About 1,750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Shady Grove Road over New Found Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Shady Grove Road over New Found Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.