US Bridges

Al - 7 North over Cahaba Rv

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · Trussville Park · Structure no. 009058

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
136 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,580
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al - 7 North over Cahaba Rv is a concrete tee beam carrying Al - 7 North over Cahaba Rv in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 7,580 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,931 by 2043. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAl - 7 North
CrossesCahaba Rv
LocationTrussville Park
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.62222, -86.6
Functional classRural Major 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.4 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,580 (2023)
Projected traffic9,931 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al - 7 North over Cahaba Rv built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al - 7 North over Cahaba Rv 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Al - 7 North over Cahaba Rv carry?

About 7,580 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Al - 7 North over Cahaba Rv?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Al - 7 North over Cahaba Rv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.