Ross Bridge Pkwy over Shades Creek
GoodJefferson County, Alabama · 1.75 Mi. No. Al 150 · Structure no. 019892
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 455 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,700
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ross Bridge Pkwy over Shades Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ross Bridge Pkwy over Shades Creek in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 4,700 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,580 by 2044. The structure is 455 ft (138.7 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ross Bridge Pkwy over Shades Creek built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ross Bridge Pkwy over Shades 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Ross Bridge Pkwy over Shades Creek carry?
About 4,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Ross Bridge Pkwy over Shades Creek?
The structure is 455 ft (138.7 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.6 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns Ross Bridge Pkwy over Shades Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.