US Bridges

CR-68 over Shelton Creek

Good

Coosa County, Alabama · 1.12 Miles East of US 231 · Structure no. 020844

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
58 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
68
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-68 over Shelton Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR-68 over Shelton Creek in Coosa County, Alabama. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 68 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 98 by 2042. The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-68
CrossesShelton Creek
Location1.12 Miles East of US 231
RouteCounty Highway 68
CountyCoosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.09064, -86.23609
Functional classRural Local

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating60.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length58 ft (17.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic68 (2022)
Projected traffic98 by 2042
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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$630,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR-68 over Shelton Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-68 over Shelton 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does CR-68 over Shelton Creek carry?

About 68 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is CR-68 over Shelton Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns CR-68 over Shelton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.