US Bridges

SR 168 over Short Creek

Good

Marshall County, Alabama · 3 MI E of US-431 · Structure no. 020550

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
320 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,861
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 168 over Short Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 168 over Short Creek in Marshall County, Alabama. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 6,861 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,605 by 2043. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 168
CrossesShort Creek
Location3 MI E of US-431
RouteState Highway 168
CountyMarshall County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.39842, -86.20256
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,861 (2023)
Projected traffic9,605 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$3.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 168 over Short Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 168 over Short 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR 168 over Short Creek carry?

About 6,861 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 168 over Short Creek?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SR 168 over Short Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.