US Bridges

Bibb CO.9 over Shultz Creek

Good

Bibb County, Alabama · Near W Blocton Ww CO.9 · Structure no. 004806

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
330
1989 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bibb CO.9 over Shultz Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Bibb CO.9 over Shultz Creek in Bibb County, Alabama. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 330 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2034. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long.

CarriesBibb CO.9
CrossesShultz Creek
LocationNear W Blocton Ww CO.9
RouteCounty Highway 9
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.08704, -87.24214
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 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 traffic330 (1989)
Projected traffic500 by 2034
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$315,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bibb CO.9 over Shultz Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bibb CO.9 over Shultz 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Bibb CO.9 over Shultz Creek carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (1989 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Bibb CO.9 over Shultz Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Bibb CO.9 over Shultz Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.