US Bridges

Shuttlesworth DR over Village Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · Shuttlesworth * Village C · Structure no. 000297

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,000
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shuttlesworth DR over Village Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Shuttlesworth DR over Village Creek in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2036. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesShuttlesworth DR
CrossesVillage Creek
LocationShuttlesworth * Village C
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.54509, -86.8093
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,000 (2016)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2036
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$529,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Shuttlesworth DR over Village Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shuttlesworth DR over Village 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Shuttlesworth DR over Village Creek carry?

About 8,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Shuttlesworth DR over Village Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Shuttlesworth DR over Village Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.