Brookwood Blvd over Shades Crk
GoodJefferson County, Alabama · .2 MI S Lakeshore DR · Structure no. 015850
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 136 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,765
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Brookwood Blvd over Shades Crk is a concrete channel beam carrying Brookwood Blvd over Shades Crk in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 9,765 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,010 by 2044. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Brookwood Blvd over Shades Crk built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is Brookwood Blvd over Shades Crk in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Brookwood Blvd over Shades Crk carry?
About 9,765 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Brookwood Blvd over Shades Crk?
The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.
Who owns Brookwood Blvd over Shades Crk?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.