US Bridges

CO RD 3 over Little Shoal Creek

Fair

DeKalb County, Alabama · .7 MI W Whiton T8SR5E · Structure no. 007618

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
251
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 3 over Little Shoal Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 3 over Little Shoal Creek in DeKalb County, Alabama. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 251 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 373 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 3
CrossesLittle Shoal Creek
Location.7 MI W Whiton T8SR5E
RouteCounty Highway 3
CountyDeKalb County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.3644, -86.07486
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating25.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic251 (2024)
Projected traffic373 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$308,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 3 over Little Shoal Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 3 over Little Shoal 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 3 over Little Shoal Creek carry?

About 251 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 3 over Little Shoal Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CO RD 3 over Little Shoal Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.