US Bridges

Riverwoods Parkway over CSX Railroad

Good

Shelby County, Alabama · Riverwoods Subdivision · Structure no. 019245

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
123 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Riverwoods Parkway over CSX Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Riverwoods Parkway over CSX Railroad in Shelby County, Alabama. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2044. The structure is 123 ft (37.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesRiverwoods Parkway
CrossesCSX Railroad
LocationRiverwoods Subdivision
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.29667, -86.86528
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.9 US tons
Inventory rating64.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length123 ft (37.6 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2024)
Projected traffic210 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Riverwoods Parkway over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Riverwoods Parkway over CSX Railroad 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Riverwoods Parkway over CSX Railroad carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Riverwoods Parkway over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 123 ft (37.6 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Riverwoods Parkway over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.