_parkwood RD over _shades Creek
GoodJefferson County, Alabama · _parkwood RD Shades Creek · Structure no. 021777
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 2024
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Other
- Steel
- Length
- 134 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 760
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
_parkwood RD over _shades Creek is a steel other carrying _parkwood RD over _shades Creek in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 85 years old, older 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 760 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2044. The structure is 134 ft (40.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was _parkwood RD over _shades Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.
What condition is _parkwood RD over _shades 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does _parkwood RD over _shades Creek carry?
About 760 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is _parkwood RD over _shades Creek?
The structure is 134 ft (40.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns _parkwood RD over _shades Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.