US Bridges

Al - 155 over Sourr*spring Creek RD

Fair

Shelby County, Alabama · Montevallo · Structure no. 001008

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
620 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
6,370
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al - 155 over Sourr*spring Creek RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Al - 155 over Sourr*spring Creek RD in Shelby County, Alabama. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 6,370 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,773 by 2044. The structure is 620 ft (188.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAl - 155
CrossesSourr*spring Creek RD
LocationMontevallo
RouteState Highway 155
CountyShelby County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.09467, -86.85695
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating51.4 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length620 ft (188.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,370 (2024)
Projected traffic7,773 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Al - 155 over Sourr*spring Creek RD built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al - 155 over Sourr*spring Creek RD 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Al - 155 over Sourr*spring Creek RD carry?

About 6,370 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Al - 155 over Sourr*spring Creek RD?

The structure is 620 ft (188.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Al - 155 over Sourr*spring Creek RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.