US Bridges

Massey RD-CO339EX over Quarry Road

FairPosted for load

Shelby County, Alabama · 0.6 MI N JCT CO 340 · Structure no. 011780

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,518
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Massey RD-CO339EX over Quarry Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Massey RD-CO339EX over Quarry Road in Shelby County, Alabama. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 1,518 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,043 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMassey RD-CO339EX
CrossesQuarry Road
Location0.6 MI N JCT CO 340
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyShelby County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.22138, -86.77899
Functional classRural 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating29.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,518 (2024)
Projected traffic2,043 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$354,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Massey RD-CO339EX over Quarry Road built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Massey RD-CO339EX over Quarry Road 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Massey RD-CO339EX over Quarry Road carry?

About 1,518 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Massey RD-CO339EX over Quarry Road?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Massey RD-CO339EX over Quarry Road?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.