Al - 38 East over Cahaba River

Fair Condition64 years old38,675 vehicles/day

Location

StateAlabama
CountyJefferson
LocationJeff/shelby Co. Ln.
CarriesAl - 38 East
CrossesCahaba River
Coordinates33.43167, -86.71333

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway5 (Fair)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length407.2 ft (124.1 m)
Max Span80.1 ft (24.4 m)
Deck Width43.6 ft (13.3 m)
Deck Area1650.5 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1962 (reconstructed 1991)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic38,675 (2024)
Truck Traffic13%
Lanes On Bridge3

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection324
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number015301

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