US Bridges

Elliot Lane(leeds) over Little Cahaba River

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · 1500 E Al 119 · Structure no. 008393

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
96 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,468
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elliot Lane(leeds) over Little Cahaba River is a concrete channel beam carrying Elliot Lane(leeds) over Little Cahaba River in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 2,468 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,400 by 2044. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesElliot Lane(leeds)
CrossesLittle Cahaba River
Location1500 E Al 119
RouteCounty Highway 75
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.52452, -86.57541
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,468 (2024)
Projected traffic3,400 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$694,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Elliot Lane(leeds) over Little Cahaba River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elliot Lane(leeds) over Little 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Elliot Lane(leeds) over Little Cahaba River carry?

About 2,468 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Elliot Lane(leeds) over Little Cahaba River?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Elliot Lane(leeds) over Little Cahaba River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.