US Bridges

Shelley Jackson SP over Big Creek

FairPosted for load

Barbour County, Alabama · 1.0 MI N of AL-10 · Structure no. 006913

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
136 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
105
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shelley Jackson SP over Big Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Shelley Jackson SP over Big Creek in Barbour County, Alabama. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 105 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 125 by 2038. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesShelley Jackson SP
CrossesBig Creek
Location1.0 MI N of AL-10
RouteCounty Highway 3
CountyBarbour County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.72526, -85.65485
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic105 (2018)
Projected traffic125 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$887,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Shelley Jackson SP over Big Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shelley Jackson SP over Big Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does Shelley Jackson SP over Big Creek carry?

About 105 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Shelley Jackson SP over Big Creek?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Shelley Jackson SP over Big Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.