US Bridges

Sicard Hollow RD over Cahaba River

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · Sicard Hollow * Cahaba Ri · Structure no. 007795

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
400 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sicard Hollow RD over Cahaba River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sicard Hollow RD over Cahaba River in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2044. The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSicard Hollow RD
CrossesCahaba River
LocationSicard Hollow * Cahaba Ri
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.45112, -86.71579
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.1 US tons
Inventory rating26.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+4 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length400 ft (121.9 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2016)
Projected traffic2,500 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$2.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sicard Hollow RD over Cahaba River built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sicard Hollow RD over Cahaba River 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Sicard Hollow RD over Cahaba River carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sicard Hollow RD over Cahaba River?

The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Sicard Hollow RD over Cahaba River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.