US Bridges

Co. Hwy. 204 over King Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Alabama · 165 W. Jct. Co. Hwy. 10 · Structure no. 015618

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
58 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
640
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Hwy. 204 over King Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Co. Hwy. 204 over King Creek in Shelby County, Alabama. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 6 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 640 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,367 by 2044. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Hwy. 204
CrossesKing Creek
Location165 W. Jct. Co. Hwy. 10
RouteCounty Highway 204
CountyShelby County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.1055, -86.87154
Functional classUrban 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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic640 (2024)
Projected traffic1,367 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$974,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Hwy. 204 over King Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Hwy. 204 over King 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Co. Hwy. 204 over King Creek carry?

About 640 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Co. Hwy. 204 over King Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Co. Hwy. 204 over King Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.