Old Deer Creek RD over Bear Creek
FairShelby County, Alabama · 0.4MI E JCT CO 43 · Structure no. 016823
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Deer Creek RD over Bear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Old Deer Creek RD over Bear 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 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Deer Creek RD over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Deer Creek RD over Bear 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Old Deer Creek RD over Bear Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count).
How long is Old Deer Creek RD over Bear Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Old Deer Creek RD over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.