US Bridges

Shuttleworth Drive over CSX R/R 30th Ct.

Good

Jefferson County, Alabama · Shuttlesworth DR & 30th C · Structure no. 020816

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
365 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,160
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shuttleworth Drive over CSX R/R 30th Ct. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Shuttleworth Drive over CSX R/R 30th Ct. in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,160 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,182 by 2034. The structure is 365 ft (111.3 m) long and 51 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesShuttleworth Drive
CrossesCSX R/R 30th Ct.
LocationShuttlesworth DR & 30th C
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.55222, -86.80537
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating56.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length365 ft (111.3 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,160 (2014)
Projected traffic6,182 by 2034
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$4.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Shuttleworth Drive over CSX R/R 30th Ct. built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shuttleworth Drive over CSX R/R 30th Ct. 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Shuttleworth Drive over CSX R/R 30th Ct. carry?

About 4,160 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Shuttleworth Drive over CSX R/R 30th Ct.?

The structure is 365 ft (111.3 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Shuttleworth Drive over CSX R/R 30th Ct.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.