US Bridges

Hardy Lane over Shelton Creek

FairPosted for load

Coosa County, Alabama · 0.45 MI S of CR-78 · Structure no. 002127

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
33
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hardy Lane over Shelton Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hardy Lane over Shelton Creek in Coosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 33 vehicles a day, projected to reach 98 by 2041. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 12 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesHardy Lane
CrossesShelton Creek
Location0.45 MI S of CR-78
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCoosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.07843, -86.26638
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating20 US tons
Inventory rating14.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.8 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33 (2021)
Projected traffic98 by 2041
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$261,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hardy Lane over Shelton Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hardy Lane 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Hardy Lane over Shelton Creek carry?

About 33 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Hardy Lane over Shelton Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Hardy Lane over Shelton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.