Co. Hwy. 62 over Blue Spring Branch
GoodShelby County, Alabama · 1.7 MI NE US 280 · Structure no. 015602
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 2003
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 50 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 976
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Co. Hwy. 62 over Blue Spring Branch is a steel culvert carrying Co. Hwy. 62 over Blue Spring Branch in Shelby County, Alabama. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 70 years old, older 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 976 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,692 by 2044. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Co. Hwy. 62 over Blue Spring Branch built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.
What condition is Co. Hwy. 62 over Blue Spring Branch 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Co. Hwy. 62 over Blue Spring Branch carry?
About 976 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Co. Hwy. 62 over Blue Spring Branch?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m).
Who owns Co. Hwy. 62 over Blue Spring Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.