US Bridges

County HIGHWAY124 over Shoal Creek

Fair

Marshall County, Alabama · 8466 Ft SW JCT 1256 · Structure no. 004176

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
64 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,030
1997 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County HIGHWAY124 over Shoal Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County HIGHWAY124 over Shoal Creek in Marshall County, Alabama. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 3,030 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2044. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty HIGHWAY124
CrossesShoal Creek
Location8466 Ft SW JCT 1256
RouteCounty Highway 240
CountyMarshall County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.38902, -86.425
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 10
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,030 (1997)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$889,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County HIGHWAY124 over Shoal Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is County HIGHWAY124 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does County HIGHWAY124 over Shoal Creek carry?

About 3,030 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is County HIGHWAY124 over Shoal Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns County HIGHWAY124 over Shoal Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.