US Bridges

Shoots Lane over Creek (no Name)

Good

Baldwin County, Alabama · Mi. N of CR24 · Structure no. 021677

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
73
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shoots Lane over Creek (no Name) is a concrete culvert carrying Shoots Lane over Creek (no Name) in Baldwin County, Alabama. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 73 vehicles a day, projected to reach 98 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesShoots Lane
CrossesCreek (no Name)
LocationMi. N of CR24
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBaldwin County
StateAlabama
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating97 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic73 (2023)
Projected traffic98 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$469,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Shoots Lane over Creek (no Name) built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shoots Lane over Creek (no Name) 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Shoots Lane over Creek (no Name) carry?

About 73 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Shoots Lane over Creek (no Name)?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Shoots Lane over Creek (no Name)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.