Deerfoot Parkway over Cahaba River .
GoodJefferson County, Alabama · 0.7 MI N I59 · Structure no. 016360
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 600 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,538
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Deerfoot Parkway over Cahaba River . is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Deerfoot Parkway over Cahaba River . in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 10,538 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,750 by 2044. The structure is 600 ft (182.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Deerfoot Parkway over Cahaba River . built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is Deerfoot Parkway over Cahaba River . 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Deerfoot Parkway over Cahaba River . carry?
About 10,538 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Deerfoot Parkway over Cahaba River .?
The structure is 600 ft (182.9 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns Deerfoot Parkway over Cahaba River .?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.