Old Cahaba Parkway over Lake Spillway
GoodShelby County, Alabama · Old Cahaba Subdivision · Structure no. 020189
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,800
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Cahaba Parkway over Lake Spillway is a concrete culvert carrying Old Cahaba Parkway over Lake Spillway in Shelby County, Alabama. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,520 by 2044. The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Cahaba Parkway over Lake Spillway built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Cahaba Parkway over Lake Spillway 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 Old Cahaba Parkway over Lake Spillway carry?
About 1,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Old Cahaba Parkway over Lake Spillway?
The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).
Who owns Old Cahaba Parkway over Lake Spillway?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.