US Bridges

County HIGHWAY156 over Shoal Creek

Fair

Marshall County, Alabama · 7768 Ft SE JCT 1532 · Structure no. 014669

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
1994 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County HIGHWAY156 over Shoal Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County HIGHWAY156 over Shoal Creek in Marshall County, Alabama. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 300 by 2044. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty HIGHWAY156
CrossesShoal Creek
Location7768 Ft SE JCT 1532
RouteCounty Highway 562
CountyMarshall County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.3646, -86.12749
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1994)
Projected traffic300 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$869,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County HIGHWAY156 over Shoal Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is County HIGHWAY156 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does County HIGHWAY156 over Shoal Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1994 count).

How long is County HIGHWAY156 over Shoal Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns County HIGHWAY156 over Shoal Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.