US Bridges

County Dirt RD over Shultz Creek

Good

Bibb County, Alabama · 5.4 Mi. N Al. 5 on Co. 9 · Structure no. 013591

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
140
1989 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Dirt RD over Shultz Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Dirt RD over Shultz Creek in Bibb County, Alabama. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2030. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesCounty Dirt RD
CrossesShultz Creek
Location5.4 Mi. N Al. 5 on Co. 9
RouteCounty Highway 10
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.03607, -87.19583
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (1989)
Projected traffic210 by 2030
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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$878,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Dirt RD over Shultz Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Dirt RD 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does County Dirt RD over Shultz Creek carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (1989 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is County Dirt RD over Shultz Creek?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Dirt RD over Shultz Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.