US Bridges

Waldrop Rd. over Shoul Creek

Fair

St. Clair County, Alabama · 0.71KM from Co. Rd. 21 · Structure no. 017317

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
1999 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Waldrop Rd. over Shoul Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Waldrop Rd. over Shoul Creek in St. Clair County, Alabama. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 264 by 2029. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesWaldrop Rd.
CrossesShoul Creek
Location0.71KM from Co. Rd. 21
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySt. Clair County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.8041, -86.10882
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.2 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (1999)
Projected traffic264 by 2029
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$152,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Waldrop Rd. over Shoul Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Waldrop Rd. over Shoul 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 Waldrop Rd. over Shoul Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (1999 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Waldrop Rd. over Shoul Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Waldrop Rd. over Shoul Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.