US Bridges

Co. Rd. 365 over Little Shoal Creek

GoodPosted for load

DeKalb County, Alabama · 1.0 MI W CO Rt 23 · Structure no. 007298

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
52
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Rd. 365 over Little Shoal Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Co. Rd. 365 over Little Shoal Creek in DeKalb County, Alabama. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 64 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 52 vehicles a day, projected to reach 77 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Rd. 365
CrossesLittle Shoal Creek
Location1.0 MI W CO Rt 23
RouteCounty Highway 1
CountyDeKalb County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.34863, -86.10502
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating24.9 US tons
Inventory rating18.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52 (2023)
Projected traffic77 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$128,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Rd. 365 over Little Shoal Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Co. Rd. 365 over Little Shoal 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Co. Rd. 365 over Little Shoal Creek carry?

About 52 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Co. Rd. 365 over Little Shoal Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Rd. 365 over Little Shoal Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.