Al - 3 North over Cahaba Valley Creek
FairShelby County, Alabama · .1 Mi. So. Al 119 · Structure no. 002092
- Built
- 1924
- 101 years old, rebuilt 1940
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 127 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,675
- 2025 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Al - 3 North over Cahaba Valley Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Al - 3 North over Cahaba Valley Creek in Shelby County, Alabama. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1940, so it is 101 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 15,675 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,135 by 2045. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Al - 3 North over Cahaba Valley Creek built?
It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1940.
What condition is Al - 3 North over Cahaba Valley Creek 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does Al - 3 North over Cahaba Valley Creek carry?
About 15,675 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Al - 3 North over Cahaba Valley Creek?
The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Al - 3 North over Cahaba Valley Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.