US Bridges

CO HWY 410 over Bully Creek

Good

Shelby County, Alabama · 180 East CR 9 · Structure no. 016443

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
279
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO HWY 410 over Bully Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CO HWY 410 over Bully Creek in Shelby County, Alabama. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 279 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,093 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCO HWY 410
CrossesBully Creek
Location180 East CR 9
RouteCounty Highway 410
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.22575, -86.51715
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating80.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic279 (2023)
Projected traffic1,093 by 2042
Trucks1%
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$348,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO HWY 410 over Bully Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO HWY 410 over Bully Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does CO HWY 410 over Bully Creek carry?

About 279 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CO HWY 410 over Bully Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CO HWY 410 over Bully Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.