US Bridges

Baker Road over Shoal Creek

Good

St. Clair County, Alabama · 0.5 MI E New Hope Church · Structure no. 019218

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
65
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Baker Road over Shoal Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Baker Road over Shoal Creek in St. Clair County, Alabama. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 65 vehicles a day, projected to reach 166 by 2029. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 30 ft wide.

CarriesBaker Road
CrossesShoal Creek
Location0.5 MI E New Hope Church
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.71067, -86.34049
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.1 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2004)
Projected traffic166 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Baker Road over Shoal Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Baker Road 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Baker Road over Shoal Creek carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2004 count).

How long is Baker Road over Shoal Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Baker Road over Shoal Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.