US Bridges

CO RD 463 over Shoal Creek

Good

Randolph County, Alabama · 2 MI NE Saxon X Roads · Structure no. 001704

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
66 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
1997 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 463 over Shoal Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 463 over Shoal Creek in Randolph County, Alabama. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2035. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCO RD 463
CrossesShoal Creek
Location2 MI NE Saxon X Roads
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.4362, -85.3171
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+1888 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1997)
Projected traffic150 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 463 over Shoal Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 463 over Shoal 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 463 over Shoal Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1997 count).

How long is CO RD 463 over Shoal Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 463 over Shoal Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.