US Bridges

Co. Hwy. 368 over Cahaba Valley Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Alabama · 0.1 MI So. Al 119 · Structure no. 015755

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
171
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Hwy. 368 over Cahaba Valley Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Co. Hwy. 368 over Cahaba Valley 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 171 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2044. The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Hwy. 368
CrossesCahaba Valley Creek
Location0.1 MI So. Al 119
RouteCounty Highway 368
CountyShelby County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.35739, -86.73743
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 inspectionOctober 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.7 m)
Longest span13 ft (4.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic171 (2024)
Projected traffic240 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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$744,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Hwy. 368 over Cahaba Valley Creek built?

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

What condition is Co. Hwy. 368 over Cahaba Valley 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Co. Hwy. 368 over Cahaba Valley Creek carry?

About 171 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Co. Hwy. 368 over Cahaba Valley Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m).

Who owns Co. Hwy. 368 over Cahaba Valley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.