US Bridges

Pleasant Hill RD over Ut Shades Ck

FairPosted for load

Jefferson County, Alabama · 0.6 MI from Dickey Spring · Structure no. 020352

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pleasant Hill RD over Ut Shades Ck is a concrete channel beam carrying Pleasant Hill RD over Ut Shades Ck in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPleasant Hill RD
CrossesUt Shades Ck
Location0.6 MI from Dickey Spring
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.33173, -86.93938
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating18.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2023)
Projected traffic700 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$386,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pleasant Hill RD over Ut Shades Ck built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pleasant Hill RD over Ut Shades Ck 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Pleasant Hill RD over Ut Shades Ck carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Pleasant Hill RD over Ut Shades Ck?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Pleasant Hill RD over Ut Shades Ck?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.