US Bridges

Spr CR Cemetary RD over Spring Creek

FairPosted for load

Shelby County, Alabama · 300 N JCT CO RD 12 · Structure no. 015010

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
47 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
82
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spr CR Cemetary RD over Spring Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Spr CR Cemetary RD over Spring Creek in Shelby County, Alabama. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 82 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 112 by 2044. The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSpr CR Cemetary RD
CrossesSpring Creek
Location300 N JCT CO RD 12
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.12374, -86.81562
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating12 US tons
Inventory rating9 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length47 ft (14.2 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.3 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic82 (2024)
Projected traffic112 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$252,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Spr CR Cemetary RD over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spr CR Cemetary RD over Spring 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 Spr CR Cemetary RD over Spring Creek carry?

About 82 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Spr CR Cemetary RD over Spring Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.3 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Spr CR Cemetary RD over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.