Cahaba Heights RD over Little Shades Creek
FairJefferson County, Alabama · JCT Dolly Ridge RD · Structure no. 014668
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,061
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cahaba Heights RD over Little Shades Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Cahaba Heights RD over Little Shades Creek in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 15,061 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,100 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cahaba Heights RD over Little Shades Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cahaba Heights RD 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Cahaba Heights RD over Little Shades Creek carry?
About 15,061 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Cahaba Heights RD over Little Shades Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).
Who owns Cahaba Heights RD over Little Shades Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.