US Bridges

County Road 60 over Lit Coosa River

Fair

Shelby County, Alabama · 1.1 MI E of US HWY 231 · Structure no. 016862

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,475
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 60 over Lit Coosa River is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 60 over Lit Coosa River in Shelby County, Alabama. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 1,475 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,256 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 60
CrossesLit Coosa River
Location1.1 MI E of US HWY 231
RouteCounty Highway 60
CountyShelby County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.3972, -86.38693
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,475 (2023)
Projected traffic2,256 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$391,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 60 over Lit Coosa River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 60 over Lit Coosa River 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 60 over Lit Coosa River carry?

About 1,475 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is County Road 60 over Lit Coosa River?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns County Road 60 over Lit Coosa River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.