Old Montgomery HWY over Shades Creek
FairJefferson County, Alabama · 0LD Mtgy HWY Lakeshore DR · Structure no. 010097
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 102 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,605
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Montgomery HWY over Shades Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Old Montgomery HWY 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 5,605 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,173 by 2044. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Old Montgomery HWY over Shades Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Montgomery HWY 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 2024.
How much traffic does Old Montgomery HWY over Shades Creek carry?
About 5,605 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Old Montgomery HWY 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 24 ft wide.
Who owns Old Montgomery HWY over Shades Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.