US Bridges

Shiloh Church Road over Ketchepedrakee Creek

Fair

Clay County, Alabama · 2 Miles East of Delta · Structure no. 018339

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shiloh Church Road over Ketchepedrakee Creek is a steel culvert carrying Shiloh Church Road over Ketchepedrakee Creek in Clay County, Alabama. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 65 by 2036. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long.

Location

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CarriesShiloh Church Road
CrossesKetchepedrakee Creek
Location2 Miles East of Delta
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClay County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.43908, -85.66118
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating28.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2016)
Projected traffic65 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$144,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Shiloh Church Road over Ketchepedrakee Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shiloh Church Road over Ketchepedrakee Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Shiloh Church Road over Ketchepedrakee Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Shiloh Church Road over Ketchepedrakee Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns Shiloh Church Road over Ketchepedrakee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.