John Findlay Drive over Spillway

Fair Condition76 years old2,100 vehicles/day

Location

StateAlabama
CountyShelby
LocationOak Mtn. State Park
CarriesJohn Findlay Drive
CrossesSpillway
Coordinates33.33230, -86.75510

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway8 (Very Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignChannel Beam
Total Length40.0 ft (12.2 m)
Max Span40.0 ft (12.2 m)
Deck Width38.1 ft (11.6 m)
Deck Area141.5 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1950 (reconstructed 2019)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic2,100 (2025)
Truck Traffic2%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection125
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number003619

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