US Bridges

CO RD 45 over Shambley Creek

Fair

Greene County, Alabama · 1.4 MI NE Ala HWY 14 · Structure no. 009375

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
95 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
93
1995 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 45 over Shambley Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CO RD 45 over Shambley Creek in Greene County, Alabama. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 93 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 108 by 2034. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 45
CrossesShambley Creek
Location1.4 MI NE Ala HWY 14
RouteCounty Highway 45
CountyGreene County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.01, -88.04
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating63.7 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic93 (1995)
Projected traffic108 by 2034
Trucks9%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$718,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 45 over Shambley Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 45 over Shambley 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 45 over Shambley Creek carry?

About 93 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 45 over Shambley Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 45 over Shambley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.