US Bridges

Shelton Mill Road over Creek

Fair

Lee County, Alabama · Auburn · Structure no. 012751

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,692
2003 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shelton Mill Road over Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Shelton Mill Road over Creek in Lee County, Alabama. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 3,692 vehicles a day, roughly 71% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,200 by 2030. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesShelton Mill Road
CrossesCreek
LocationAuburn
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLee County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.62498, -85.4743
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,692 (2003)
Projected traffic8,200 by 2030
Trucks71%
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$387,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Shelton Mill Road over Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shelton Mill Road over 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 2024.

How much traffic does Shelton Mill Road over Creek carry?

About 3,692 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 71% are trucks.

How long is Shelton Mill Road over Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Shelton Mill Road over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.