US Bridges

Camp Horner RD over _cahaba River Trib.

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · .25 Mi. So. of Acton Rd. · Structure no. 021811

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,152
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Camp Horner RD over _cahaba River Trib. is a concrete slab carrying Camp Horner RD over _cahaba River Trib. in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 16,152 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,641 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesCamp Horner RD
Crosses_cahaba River Trib.
Location.25 Mi. So. of Acton Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 29
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.42104, -86.73965
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,152 (2023)
Projected traffic22,641 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$768,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Camp Horner RD over _cahaba River Trib. built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Camp Horner RD over _cahaba River Trib. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Camp Horner RD over _cahaba River Trib. carry?

About 16,152 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Camp Horner RD over _cahaba River Trib.?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Camp Horner RD over _cahaba River Trib.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.