US Bridges

CO RD 26 over Dravo Quarry Road

Fair

Shelby County, Alabama · 0.6 Mile E. US 31 · Structure no. 017461

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
131 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,840
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 26 over Dravo Quarry Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 26 over Dravo Quarry Road 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 6,840 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,575 by 2043. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 26
CrossesDravo Quarry Road
Location0.6 Mile E. US 31
RouteCounty Highway 26
CountyShelby County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.20958, -86.77269
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating84.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,840 (2023)
Projected traffic9,575 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 26 over Dravo Quarry Road built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 26 over Dravo Quarry Road 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does CO RD 26 over Dravo Quarry Road carry?

About 6,840 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 26 over Dravo Quarry Road?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 26 over Dravo Quarry Road?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.