US Bridges

So.Shades Crest R over CSX Railroad

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · 0.8 MI S Al 150 (hoover) · Structure no. 007179

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,170
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

So.Shades Crest R over CSX Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying So.Shades Crest R over CSX Railroad in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 5 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 13,170 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,395 by 2044. The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesSo.Shades Crest R
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location0.8 MI S Al 150 (hoover)
RouteCounty Highway 405
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.33866, -86.87479
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length82 ft (24.9 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,170 (2024)
Projected traffic18,395 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$839,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was So.Shades Crest R over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is So.Shades Crest R over CSX Railroad 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does So.Shades Crest R over CSX Railroad carry?

About 13,170 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is So.Shades Crest R over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns So.Shades Crest R over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.