US Bridges

Co. 460 over Big Shoal Creek

Fair

Lawrence County, Alabama · 7.3 Mi. E. Ala. 33 Jct. · Structure no. 004195

Built
1919
106 years old, rebuilt 1952
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,093
1992 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. 460 over Big Shoal Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Co. 460 over Big Shoal Creek in Lawrence County, Alabama. It was built in 1919 and reconstructed in 1952, so it is 106 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.

It carries about 3,093 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,000 by 2034. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. 460
CrossesBig Shoal Creek
Location7.3 Mi. E. Ala. 33 Jct.
RouteCounty Highway 460
CountyLawrence County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.535, -87.16833
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 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 traffic3,093 (1992)
Projected traffic11,000 by 2034
Trucks20%
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

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$495,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. 460 over Big Shoal Creek built?

It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1952.

What condition is Co. 460 over Big 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Co. 460 over Big Shoal Creek carry?

About 3,093 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Co. 460 over Big Shoal Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Co. 460 over Big Shoal Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.