US Bridges

Chandlar RD over Bishop Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Alabama · Chandlar RD * Chandlar LN · Structure no. 011382

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
136 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,115
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chandlar RD over Bishop Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Chandlar RD over Bishop 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.

It carries about 2,115 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,200 by 2043. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesChandlar RD
CrossesBishop Creek
LocationChandlar RD * Chandlar LN
RouteCity Street 0
CountyShelby County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.29167, -86.78333
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,115 (2023)
Projected traffic4,200 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Chandlar RD over Bishop Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chandlar RD over Bishop 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Chandlar RD over Bishop Creek carry?

About 2,115 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Chandlar RD over Bishop Creek?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Chandlar RD over Bishop Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.