Co. Hwy. 450 Ext. over Clear Prong Creek
FairPosted for loadShelby County, Alabama · 2.5MI E JCT CO 450*55 · Structure no. 011378
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 46 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Co. Hwy. 450 Ext. over Clear Prong Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Co. Hwy. 450 Ext. over Clear Prong Creek in Shelby County, Alabama. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2044. The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Co. Hwy. 450 Ext. over Clear Prong Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Co. Hwy. 450 Ext. over Clear Prong 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Co. Hwy. 450 Ext. over Clear Prong Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Co. Hwy. 450 Ext. over Clear Prong Creek?
The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Co. Hwy. 450 Ext. over Clear Prong Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.