Pocahontas Road over Shades Creek

Fair Condition61 years old3,157 vehicles/day

Location

StateAlabama
CountyJefferson
Location2 Miles S Of Lovelace
CarriesPocahontas Road
CrossesShades Creek
Coordinates33.29503, -86.98280

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignTee Beam
Total Length264.1 ft (80.5 m)
Max Span41.0 ft (12.5 m)
Deck Width30.8 ft (9.4 m)
Deck Area756.7 sq m
Main Spans6
Year Built1965

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic3,157 (2023)
Truck Traffic18%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection623
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number008796

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