US Bridges

County Road No 23 over Shoal Creek Embankment

FairPosted for load

Elmore County, Alabama · 1.0MI N of Al 111 · Structure no. 015272

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
348 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,877
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road No 23 over Shoal Creek Embankment is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road No 23 over Shoal Creek Embankment in Elmore County, Alabama. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 95 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 6 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 2,877 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,275 by 2043. The structure is 348 ft (106.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road No 23
CrossesShoal Creek Embankment
Location1.0MI N of Al 111
RouteCounty Highway 23
CountyElmore County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.65008, -86.31684
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length348 ft (106.1 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,877 (2023)
Projected traffic4,275 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road No 23 over Shoal Creek Embankment built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is County Road No 23 over Shoal Creek Embankment 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does County Road No 23 over Shoal Creek Embankment carry?

About 2,877 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Road No 23 over Shoal Creek Embankment?

The structure is 348 ft (106.1 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Road No 23 over Shoal Creek Embankment?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.