US Bridges

Tolbert ST over Branch Creek

Good

Shelby County, Alabama · 50 South CR 10 · Structure no. 017284

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tolbert ST over Branch Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Tolbert ST over Branch Creek 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesTolbert ST
CrossesBranch Creek
Location50 South CR 10
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyShelby County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.1077, -86.876
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic25 (2024)
Projected traffic35 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$320,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Tolbert ST over Branch Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tolbert ST over Branch 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Tolbert ST over Branch Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Tolbert ST over Branch Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.6 m).

Who owns Tolbert ST over Branch Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.