CO RD 71 over Spring Creek Branch
GoodShelby County, Alabama · 0.2 MI S JCT CO RD 405 · Structure no. 017263
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 357
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO RD 71 over Spring Creek Branch is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 71 over Spring Creek Branch in Shelby County, Alabama. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 357 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO RD 71 over Spring Creek Branch built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO RD 71 over Spring Creek Branch 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does CO RD 71 over Spring Creek Branch carry?
About 357 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is CO RD 71 over Spring Creek Branch?
The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.7 m).
Who owns CO RD 71 over Spring Creek Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.