Old Brook Trail over Little Shades Creek
FairPosted for loadJefferson County, Alabama · Old Brk TR @ Ltle Shades · Structure no. 012869
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 43 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 118
- 2016 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Brook Trail over Little Shades Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Brook Trail over Little Shades Creek in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 118 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2036. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Brook Trail over Little Shades Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Brook Trail over Little 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Old Brook Trail over Little Shades Creek carry?
About 118 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Old Brook Trail over Little Shades Creek?
The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Old Brook Trail over Little Shades Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.