Crosscreek Trail over Bishop Creek
GoodShelby County, Alabama · JCT Frontier DR · Structure no. 017681
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 190 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Crosscreek Trail over Bishop Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Crosscreek Trail over Bishop Creek in Shelby County, Alabama. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 66 years old, older 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 4,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,600 by 2043. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Crosscreek Trail over Bishop Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is Crosscreek Trail over Bishop 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Crosscreek Trail over Bishop Creek carry?
About 4,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Crosscreek Trail over Bishop Creek?
The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Crosscreek Trail over Bishop Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.