Co. Hwy. 55 over Bear Creek
GoodShelby County, Alabama · 2 Mi. So. Jct. Co. 43 · Structure no. 014913
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 48 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 446
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Co. Hwy. 55 over Bear Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Co. Hwy. 55 over Bear Creek in Shelby County, Alabama. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 446 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 926 by 2044. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Co. Hwy. 55 over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is Co. Hwy. 55 over Bear Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Co. Hwy. 55 over Bear Creek carry?
About 446 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Co. Hwy. 55 over Bear Creek?
The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Co. Hwy. 55 over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.