US Bridges

Lindsey Loop Road over Shades Creek

FairPosted for load

Jefferson County, Alabama · 3 Miles S of Greenwood · Structure no. 012628

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
126 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
330
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lindsey Loop Road over Shades Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lindsey Loop Road over Shades Creek in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 330 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2043. The structure is 126 ft (38.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesLindsey Loop Road
CrossesShades Creek
Location3 Miles S of Greenwood
RouteCounty Highway 464
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.30753, -86.96382
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating18.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length126 ft (38.5 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic330 (2023)
Projected traffic500 by 2043
Trucks1%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lindsey Loop Road over Shades Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lindsey Loop Road 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Lindsey Loop Road over Shades Creek carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lindsey Loop Road over Shades Creek?

The structure is 126 ft (38.5 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Lindsey Loop Road over Shades Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.