Bluff Valley RD over Shool Creek
GoodClay County, Alabama · 0.7 MI E Bluff Spring · Structure no. 007656
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 63 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 233
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bluff Valley RD over Shool Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Bluff Valley RD over Shool Creek in Clay County, Alabama. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 233 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 346 by 2036. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bluff Valley RD over Shool Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bluff Valley RD over Shool 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Bluff Valley RD over Shool Creek carry?
About 233 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Bluff Valley RD over Shool Creek?
The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Bluff Valley RD over Shool Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.