Al - 38 East over Coosa River
FairShelby County, Alabama · Childersburg · Structure no. 017272
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 860 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,090
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Al - 38 East over Coosa River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Al - 38 East over Coosa River in Shelby County, Alabama. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 10,090 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,272 by 2044. The structure is 860 ft (262.1 m) long and 42 ft wide.
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Al - 38 East over Coosa River built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is Al - 38 East over 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Al - 38 East over Coosa River carry?
About 10,090 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Al - 38 East over Coosa River?
The structure is 860 ft (262.1 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Al - 38 East over Coosa River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.