US Bridges

SR21 / US 231 over Shelton Creek

Fair

Coosa County, Alabama · 0.1 MI N Weogufka Road · Structure no. 000976

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
128 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,582
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR21 / US 231 over Shelton Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR21 / US 231 over Shelton Creek in Coosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 4,582 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,415 by 2043. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR21 / US 231
CrossesShelton Creek
Location0.1 MI N Weogufka Road
RouteU.S. Route 231
CountyCoosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.08503, -86.24744
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,582 (2023)
Projected traffic6,415 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$987,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR21 / US 231 over Shelton Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR21 / US 231 over Shelton 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR21 / US 231 over Shelton Creek carry?

About 4,582 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR21 / US 231 over Shelton Creek?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR21 / US 231 over Shelton Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.