US Bridges

County Shop RD over U.T. Barbour Creek

Good

Barbour County, Alabama · 1.9 MI East of CO 55 · Structure no. 006996

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
265
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Shop RD over U.T. Barbour Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Shop RD over U.T. Barbour 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 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 265 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 394 by 2038. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesCounty Shop RD
CrossesU.T. Barbour Creek
Location1.9 MI East of CO 55
RouteCounty Highway 28
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.88855, -85.40934
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating47.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic265 (2018)
Projected traffic394 by 2038
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$499,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Shop RD over U.T. Barbour Creek built?

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

What condition is County Shop RD over U.T. Barbour Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does County Shop RD over U.T. Barbour Creek carry?

About 265 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is County Shop RD over U.T. Barbour Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns County Shop RD over U.T. Barbour Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.