US Bridges

Shady Grove RD over Village Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · 2.5 M N Maytown · Structure no. 007797

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
302 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,604
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shady Grove RD over Village Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Shady Grove RD over Village Creek 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 1,604 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,910 by 2043. The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesShady Grove RD
CrossesVillage Creek
Location2.5 M N Maytown
RouteCounty Highway 167
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.566, -87.0025
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length302 ft (92 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,604 (2023)
Projected traffic1,910 by 2043
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$2.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Shady Grove RD over Village Creek built?

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

What condition is Shady Grove RD over Village 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Shady Grove RD over Village Creek carry?

About 1,604 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Shady Grove RD over Village Creek?

The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Shady Grove RD over Village Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.