US Bridges

Jug Shop Road over Factory Creek

Good

Marion County, Alabama · 0.3 Mile East of Cord 22 · Structure no. 015360

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jug Shop Road over Factory Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Jug Shop Road over Factory Creek in Marion County, Alabama. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 41 by 2036. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesJug Shop Road
CrossesFactory Creek
Location0.3 Mile East of Cord 22
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMarion County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.08331, -88.1205
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 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 traffic20 (2001)
Projected traffic41 by 2036
Trucks0%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$510,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jug Shop Road over Factory Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jug Shop Road over Factory Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Jug Shop Road over Factory Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2001 count).

How long is Jug Shop Road over Factory Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Jug Shop Road over Factory Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.