US Bridges

Co. Hwy. 61 over Coosa River Tributary

Fair

Shelby County, Alabama · 0.35 Mi. So Al 145 · Structure no. 015600

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,157
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Hwy. 61 over Coosa River Tributary is a steel culvert carrying Co. Hwy. 61 over Coosa River Tributary in Shelby County, Alabama. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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.

It carries about 1,157 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,304 by 2045. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Hwy. 61
CrossesCoosa River Tributary
Location0.35 Mi. So Al 145
RouteCounty Highway 61
CountyShelby County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.19956, -86.51522
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating24.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,157 (2025)
Projected traffic1,304 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$398,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Hwy. 61 over Coosa River Tributary built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Hwy. 61 over Coosa River Tributary 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Co. Hwy. 61 over Coosa River Tributary carry?

About 1,157 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Co. Hwy. 61 over Coosa River Tributary?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.6 m).

Who owns Co. Hwy. 61 over Coosa River Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.