US Bridges

Shiloh Street over Springfield Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Marengo County, Alabama · Linden · Structure no. 011958

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
400
1990 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shiloh Street over Springfield Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Shiloh Street over Springfield Creek in Marengo County, Alabama. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 440 by 2039. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesShiloh Street
CrossesSpringfield Creek
LocationLinden
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.29, -87.795
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (1990)
Projected traffic440 by 2039
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$403,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Shiloh Street over Springfield Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shiloh Street over Springfield Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Shiloh Street over Springfield Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Shiloh Street over Springfield Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Shiloh Street over Springfield Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.