US Bridges

County Road 26 over Virlie Quarry Haul Road

Fair

Shelby County, Alabama · 1.0 KM W JCT I-65 · Structure no. 017983

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,550
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 26 over Virlie Quarry Haul Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 26 over Virlie Quarry Haul Road in Shelby County, Alabama. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 5 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 3,550 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,980 by 2043. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 26
CrossesVirlie Quarry Haul Road
Location1.0 KM W JCT I-65
RouteCounty Highway 26
CountyShelby County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.21541, -86.81124
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,550 (2023)
Projected traffic4,980 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 26 over Virlie Quarry Haul Road built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 26 over Virlie Quarry Haul 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 26 over Virlie Quarry Haul Road carry?

About 3,550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Road 26 over Virlie Quarry Haul Road?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 26 over Virlie Quarry Haul Road?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.