Lakeshore Drive over Creek
FairJefferson County, Alabama · Lakeshore Dr. * W.Oxmoor · Structure no. 015251
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 53 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,000
- 2016 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lakeshore Drive over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Lakeshore Drive over Creek in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2036. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lakeshore Drive over Creek built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lakeshore Drive over 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Lakeshore Drive over Creek carry?
About 8,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Lakeshore Drive over Creek?
The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).
Who owns Lakeshore Drive over Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.