US Bridges

SR 184 over Shaw Branch

Good

Colbert County, Alabama · 3 M W JCT SR184 & SR101 · Structure no. 013695

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,020
2025 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 184 over Shaw Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 184 over Shaw Branch in Colbert 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 3,020 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,729 by 2033. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 184
CrossesShaw Branch
Location3 M W JCT SR184 & SR101
RouteState Highway 184
CountyColbert County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.75516, -87.45746
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating73.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,020 (2025)
Projected traffic3,729 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$700,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 184 over Shaw Branch built?

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

What condition is SR 184 over Shaw Branch 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 SR 184 over Shaw Branch carry?

About 3,020 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 184 over Shaw Branch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns SR 184 over Shaw Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.