UP Shay Branch RD over Shay Branch
GoodBaldwin County, Alabama · 0.7 MI W Al 225 · Structure no. 016183
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 81 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 151
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
About this bridge
UP Shay Branch RD over Shay Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying UP Shay Branch RD over Shay Branch in Baldwin County, Alabama. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 151 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 227 by 2042. The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was UP Shay Branch RD over Shay Branch built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is UP Shay Branch RD over Shay Branch 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does UP Shay Branch RD over Shay Branch carry?
About 151 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is UP Shay Branch RD over Shay Branch?
The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns UP Shay Branch RD over Shay Branch?
It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.