US Bridges

ST Clair CO 26 over Shoal Creek

Fair

St. Clair County, Alabama · 3 7 MI NE Fairview Church · Structure no. 008310

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
170 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
600
1999 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST Clair CO 26 over Shoal Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying ST Clair CO 26 over Shoal Creek in St. Clair County, Alabama. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,407 by 2029. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesST Clair CO 26
CrossesShoal Creek
Location3 7 MI NE Fairview Church
RouteCounty Highway 29
CountySt. Clair County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.77669, -86.22962
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.3 US tons
Inventory rating28.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+3 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (1999)
Projected traffic1,407 by 2029
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST Clair CO 26 over Shoal Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST Clair CO 26 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 2023.

How much traffic does ST Clair CO 26 over Shoal Creek carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (1999 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is ST Clair CO 26 over Shoal Creek?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns ST Clair CO 26 over Shoal Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.