Caldwell Mill RD over Cahaba River Tributart
PoorPosted for loadJefferson County, Alabama · 1/2 MI S Acton Road · Structure no. 007191
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 33 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 875
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Caldwell Mill RD over Cahaba River Tributart is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Caldwell Mill RD over Cahaba River Tributart 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 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 875 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,046 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 26 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Caldwell Mill RD over Cahaba River Tributart built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Caldwell Mill RD over Cahaba River Tributart 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Caldwell Mill RD over Cahaba River Tributart carry?
About 875 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Caldwell Mill RD over Cahaba River Tributart?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Caldwell Mill RD over Cahaba River Tributart?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.