Groover DR over Shades Creek
FairJefferson County, Alabama · Groover DR * Shades Ck · Structure no. 010080
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 102 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,500
- 2016 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Groover DR over Shades Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Groover DR over Shades Creek in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2036. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Groover DR over Shades Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is Groover DR over Shades 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Groover DR over Shades Creek carry?
About 2,500 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Groover DR over Shades Creek?
The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Groover DR over Shades Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.