US Bridges

Co. Hwy. 61 over Bulley Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Alabama · 0.6 Mi. No. Al 145 · Structure no. 005588

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
62 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,302
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Hwy. 61 over Bulley Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Co. Hwy. 61 over Bulley Creek in Shelby County, Alabama. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 4,302 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,022 by 2045. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Hwy. 61
CrossesBulley Creek
Location0.6 Mi. No. Al 145
RouteCounty Highway 61
CountyShelby County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.20934, -86.5044
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.8 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 10
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,302 (2025)
Projected traffic6,022 by 2045
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$730,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Hwy. 61 over Bulley Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Hwy. 61 over Bulley 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Co. Hwy. 61 over Bulley Creek carry?

About 4,302 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is Co. Hwy. 61 over Bulley Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Hwy. 61 over Bulley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.