US Bridges

Vivian ST over Lil Cahaba Rv

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · Vivian ST * Lil Cahaba Rv · Structure no. 011482

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
720
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vivian ST over Lil Cahaba Rv is a concrete tee beam carrying Vivian ST over Lil Cahaba Rv in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger 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 720 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2044. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesVivian ST
CrossesLil Cahaba Rv
LocationVivian ST * Lil Cahaba Rv
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.55, -86.56667
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic720 (2024)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$493,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vivian ST over Lil Cahaba Rv built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vivian ST over Lil 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 2024.

How much traffic does Vivian ST over Lil Cahaba Rv carry?

About 720 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Vivian ST over Lil Cahaba Rv?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Vivian ST over Lil Cahaba Rv?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.