US Bridges

Mt Pleasant RD over Shegog Creek

Fair

Colbert County, Alabama · Mt Pleasant RD E of Clr · Structure no. 010983

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
384
1985 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mt Pleasant RD over Shegog Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Mt Pleasant RD over Shegog Creek in Colbert County, Alabama. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older 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 5 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 384 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2045. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesMt Pleasant RD
CrossesShegog Creek
LocationMt Pleasant RD E of Clr
RouteCounty Highway 66
CountyColbert County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.77118, -87.52279
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic384 (1985)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$387,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mt Pleasant RD over Shegog Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mt Pleasant RD over Shegog 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Mt Pleasant RD over Shegog Creek carry?

About 384 vehicles per day (1985 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mt Pleasant RD over Shegog Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Mt Pleasant RD over Shegog Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.