US Bridges

Guntersville Rd. over Shoal Creek

Fair

Marshall County, Alabama · 0.5 MI NE Al 69 · Structure no. 002516

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1941
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Guntersville Rd. over Shoal Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Guntersville Rd. over Shoal Creek in Marshall County, Alabama. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1941, so it is 98 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,670 by 2042. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesGuntersville Rd.
CrossesShoal Creek
Location0.5 MI NE Al 69
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMarshall County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.34333, -86.45333
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2023)
Projected traffic1,670 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$825,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Guntersville Rd. over Shoal Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1941.

What condition is Guntersville Rd. over 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Guntersville Rd. over Shoal Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Guntersville Rd. over Shoal Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Guntersville Rd. over Shoal Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.