Cahaba Beach Road over Little Cahaba River
PoorClosed to trafficShelby County, Alabama · 1.8 Miles North of US 280 · Structure no. 000024
- Built
- 1904
- 121 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2019
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 110 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 1996 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cahaba Beach Road over Little Cahaba River is a steel truss - thru carrying Cahaba Beach Road over Little Cahaba River in Shelby County, Alabama. It was built in 1904, so it is 121 years old, older 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 2 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 138 by 2019. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 11 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
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Frequently asked questions
When was Cahaba Beach Road over Little Cahaba River built?
It was built in 1904, making it 121 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cahaba Beach Road over Little Cahaba River 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 October 2019.
How much traffic does Cahaba Beach Road over Little Cahaba River carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Cahaba Beach Road over Little Cahaba River?
The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 11 ft wide.
Who owns Cahaba Beach Road over Little Cahaba River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.