Doug Baker Blvd. over Cahaba Valley Creek
GoodShelby County, Alabama · .1 Mi. from Al 119 · Structure no. 019453
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,500
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Doug Baker Blvd. over Cahaba Valley Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Doug Baker Blvd. over Cahaba Valley Creek 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 6,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,100 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Doug Baker Blvd. over Cahaba Valley Creek built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is Doug Baker Blvd. over Cahaba Valley Creek 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Doug Baker Blvd. over Cahaba Valley Creek carry?
About 6,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Doug Baker Blvd. over Cahaba Valley Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).
Who owns Doug Baker Blvd. over Cahaba Valley Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.