Shelby St. over Shoal Creek
GoodShelby County, Alabama · Shelby ST / Shoal Ck. · Structure no. 016448
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 200 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,400
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Shelby St. over Shoal Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Shelby St. over Shoal Creek in Shelby County, Alabama. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,200 by 2044. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Shelby St. over Shoal Creek built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is Shelby St. over Shoal 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Shelby St. over Shoal Creek carry?
About 2,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Shelby St. over Shoal Creek?
The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Shelby St. over Shoal Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.