US Bridges

Caldwell Mill RD over Little Shadescreek

Good

Jefferson County, Alabama · Caldwell Mill Trace · Structure no. 021566

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Caldwell Mill RD over Little Shadescreek is a concrete culvert carrying Caldwell Mill RD over Little Shadescreek in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2033. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCaldwell Mill RD
CrossesLittle Shadescreek
LocationCaldwell Mill Trace
RouteCity Street 114
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.45013, -86.75439
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2023)
Projected traffic250 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$323,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Caldwell Mill RD over Little Shadescreek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Caldwell Mill RD over Little Shadescreek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Caldwell Mill RD over Little Shadescreek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Caldwell Mill RD over Little Shadescreek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Caldwell Mill RD over Little Shadescreek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.