US Bridges

_deer Haven Road over _canoe Creek

Good

Jefferson County, Alabama · _0.8 MI N Cedar Mtn RD · Structure no. 021368

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Other
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
106
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

_deer Haven Road over _canoe Creek is a other arch - deck carrying _deer Haven Road over _canoe Creek in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 106 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 125 by 2044. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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Carries_deer Haven Road
Crosses_canoe Creek
Location_0.8 MI N Cedar Mtn RD
RouteCounty Highway 159
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.75502, -86.57962
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialOther
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic106 (2024)
Projected traffic125 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$701,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was _deer Haven Road over _canoe Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is _deer Haven Road over _canoe 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does _deer Haven Road over _canoe Creek carry?

About 106 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is _deer Haven Road over _canoe Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns _deer Haven Road over _canoe Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.