North Lake Drive over Little Cahaba Creek
GoodJefferson County, Alabama · 50 E JCT Camp Coleman RD · Structure no. 017747
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 85 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 540
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
North Lake Drive over Little Cahaba Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North Lake Drive over Little Cahaba Creek in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 540 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 775 by 2043. The structure is 85 ft (25.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 | 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 North Lake Drive over Little Cahaba Creek built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is North Lake Drive over Little Cahaba Creek 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does North Lake Drive over Little Cahaba Creek carry?
About 540 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is North Lake Drive over Little Cahaba Creek?
The structure is 85 ft (25.8 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns North Lake Drive over Little Cahaba Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.