Jones ST over Lil Cahaba Rv
PoorClosed to trafficSt. Clair County, Alabama · Jones ST * Lil Cahaba Rv · Structure no. 012040
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2020
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Jones ST over Lil Cahaba Rv is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jones ST over Lil Cahaba Rv in St. Clair County, Alabama. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 17 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Jones ST over Lil Cahaba Rv built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Jones ST over Lil Cahaba Rv in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2020.
How much traffic does Jones ST over Lil Cahaba Rv carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Jones ST over Lil Cahaba Rv?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns Jones ST over Lil Cahaba Rv?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.