US Bridges

Tram Road over Shoal Creek

FairPosted for load

Elmore County, Alabama · 2.0 MI W of CO.RD.23 · Structure no. 007449

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
392
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tram Road over Shoal Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Tram Road over Shoal Creek in Elmore County, Alabama. It was built in 1961, 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 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 392 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2032. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesTram Road
CrossesShoal Creek
Location2.0 MI W of CO.RD.23
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyElmore County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.68333, -86.41667
Functional classRural Major 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
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.3 US tons
Inventory rating22.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic392 (2004)
Projected traffic300 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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$347,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tram Road over Shoal Creek built?

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

What condition is Tram Road over 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Tram Road over Shoal Creek carry?

About 392 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Tram Road over Shoal Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Tram Road over Shoal Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.