US Bridges

Co. Hwy. 365 over Bishop Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Alabama · .29 Mi. So.Al. 119 · Structure no. 015754

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
234
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Hwy. 365 over Bishop Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Co. Hwy. 365 over Bishop Creek in Shelby County, Alabama. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 234 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 454 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Hwy. 365
CrossesBishop Creek
Location.29 Mi. So.Al. 119
RouteCounty Highway 365
CountyShelby County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.34475, -86.75937
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic234 (2024)
Projected traffic454 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$361,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Hwy. 365 over Bishop Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Hwy. 365 over Bishop 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Co. Hwy. 365 over Bishop Creek carry?

About 234 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Co. Hwy. 365 over Bishop Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Hwy. 365 over Bishop Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.