Old Springville RD over Cahaba River Tributary
FairJefferson County, Alabama · 50FT S Uphill DR · Structure no. 003927
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,251
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Springville RD over Cahaba River Tributary is a concrete slab carrying Old Springville RD over Cahaba River Tributary 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.
It carries about 5,251 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,200 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Springville RD over Cahaba River Tributary built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Springville RD over Cahaba River Tributary 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Old Springville RD over Cahaba River Tributary carry?
About 5,251 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Old Springville RD over Cahaba River Tributary?
The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Old Springville RD over Cahaba River Tributary?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.