US Bridges

County HIGHWAY141 over Shoal Creek

Fair

Marshall County, Alabama · 6775 Ft W JCT 69 · Structure no. 004187

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
1994 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County HIGHWAY141 over Shoal Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County HIGHWAY141 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 5 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2044. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty HIGHWAY141
CrossesShoal Creek
Location6775 Ft W JCT 69
RouteCounty Highway 418
CountyMarshall County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.36175, -86.44807
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.1 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length39 ft (11.8 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 traffic1,100 (1994)
Projected traffic1,400 by 2044
Trucks1%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$424,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County HIGHWAY141 over Shoal Creek built?

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

What condition is County HIGHWAY141 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 2024.

How much traffic does County HIGHWAY141 over Shoal Creek carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is County HIGHWAY141 over Shoal Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns County HIGHWAY141 over Shoal Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.