US Bridges

CO Road 66 over Buck Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Alabama · .16 MI W JCT US Hy 31 · Structure no. 017211

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
66 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
19,216
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Road 66 over Buck Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO Road 66 over Buck Creek in Shelby County, Alabama. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 19,216 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,905 by 2044. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCO Road 66
CrossesBuck Creek
Location.16 MI W JCT US Hy 31
RouteCounty Highway 66
CountyShelby County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.25637, -86.81674
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.6 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,216 (2024)
Projected traffic26,905 by 2044
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Road 66 over Buck Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Road 66 over Buck 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 CO Road 66 over Buck Creek carry?

About 19,216 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is CO Road 66 over Buck Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns CO Road 66 over Buck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.