US Bridges

County Line RD over Shegog Creek

Good

Colbert County, Alabama · 13859 County Line RD · Structure no. 018690

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,975
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Line RD over Shegog Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Line RD over Shegog Creek in Colbert County, Alabama. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,975 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,470 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCounty Line RD
CrossesShegog Creek
Location13859 County Line RD
RouteCounty Highway 48
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.77543, -87.52876
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating76.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,975 (2002)
Projected traffic4,470 by 2044
Trucks4%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$823,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Line RD over Shegog Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Line RD over Shegog 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 2024.

How much traffic does County Line RD over Shegog Creek carry?

About 2,975 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is County Line RD over Shegog Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns County Line RD over Shegog Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.