US Bridges

Overland Road over Shoal Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Alabama · Shoal Ck * Overland RD · Structure no. 016449

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,000
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Overland Road over Shoal Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Overland Road 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 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,200 by 2044. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOverland Road
CrossesShoal Creek
LocationShoal Ck * Overland RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyShelby County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.10819, -86.84699
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating95.8 US tons
Inventory rating57.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2024)
Projected traffic4,200 by 2044
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$656,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Overland Road over Shoal Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Overland Road over Shoal 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Overland Road over Shoal Creek carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Overland Road over Shoal Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Overland Road over Shoal Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.