US Bridges

CO RD 40 over N. Branch Fourmile Creek

Good

Shelby County, Alabama · 0.19 Mi. East CR 109 · Structure no. 017282

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
821
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 40 over N. Branch Fourmile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 40 over N. Branch Fourmile 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 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 821 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,633 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCO RD 40
CrossesN. Branch Fourmile Creek
Location0.19 Mi. East CR 109
RouteCounty Highway 40
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.26981, -86.54169
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic821 (2023)
Projected traffic1,633 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
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$477,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 40 over N. Branch Fourmile Creek built?

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

What condition is CO RD 40 over N. Branch Fourmile Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does CO RD 40 over N. Branch Fourmile Creek carry?

About 821 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 40 over N. Branch Fourmile Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.6 m).

Who owns CO RD 40 over N. Branch Fourmile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.