US Bridges

Co. Hwy. 61 over Fourmile Creek

FairPosted for load

Shelby County, Alabama · 1.5MI N JCT ST 25 · Structure no. 006332

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
204 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,031
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Hwy. 61 over Fourmile Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Co. Hwy. 61 over Fourmile Creek in Shelby County, Alabama. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,031 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,532 by 2044. The structure is 204 ft (62.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Hwy. 61
CrossesFourmile Creek
Location1.5MI N JCT ST 25
RouteCounty Highway 61
CountyShelby County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.25531, -86.48793
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.9 US tons
Inventory rating24.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length204 ft (62.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,031 (2024)
Projected traffic1,532 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Hwy. 61 over Fourmile 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 October 2023.

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

About 1,031 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

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

The structure is 204 ft (62.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Hwy. 61 over Fourmile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.