US Bridges

Husky Parkway over Cahaba River

Good

Jefferson County, Alabama · 0.7 Mi. West Deerfoot · Structure no. 020943

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
330 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Husky Parkway over Cahaba River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Husky Parkway over Cahaba River in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,800 by 2044. The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHusky Parkway
CrossesCahaba River
Location0.7 Mi. West Deerfoot
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.66301, -86.5908
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length330 ft (100.6 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2024)
Projected traffic2,800 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$4.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Husky Parkway over Cahaba River built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Husky 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Husky Parkway over Cahaba River carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Husky Parkway over Cahaba River?

The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Husky Parkway over Cahaba River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.