US Bridges

Shanghai Road over Danner Creek

Good

Barbour County, Alabama · 1.3 MI West Al 51 · Structure no. 019561

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shanghai Road over Danner Creek is a steel culvert carrying Shanghai Road over Danner Creek in Barbour County, Alabama. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2037. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesShanghai Road
CrossesDanner Creek
Location1.3 MI West Al 51
RouteCounty Highway 1001
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.62903, -85.70758
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2017)
Projected traffic50 by 2037
Trucks5%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$406,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Shanghai Road over Danner Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shanghai Road over Danner 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Shanghai Road over Danner Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Shanghai Road over Danner Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.7 m).

Who owns Shanghai Road over Danner Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.