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Bridge Drive over Cahaba Valley Creek

Good

Shelby County, Alabama · Stonebridge Subdivision · Structure no. 019568

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bridge Drive over Cahaba Valley Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Bridge Drive over Cahaba Valley Creek in Shelby County, Alabama. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 105 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesBridge Drive
CrossesCahaba Valley Creek
LocationStonebridge Subdivision
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyShelby County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.40482, -86.67967
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating26.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2023)
Projected traffic105 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$617,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bridge Drive over Cahaba Valley Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bridge Drive 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Bridge Drive over Cahaba Valley Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Bridge Drive over Cahaba Valley Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns Bridge Drive over Cahaba Valley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.