US Bridges

Season Road over Branch of Bear Creek

Good

Shelby County, Alabama · .30 SE JCT CO RD 43 · Structure no. 018170

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Season Road over Branch of Bear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Season Road over Branch of Bear Creek in Shelby County, Alabama. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesSeason Road
CrossesBranch of Bear Creek
Location.30 SE JCT CO RD 43
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyShelby County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.41108, -86.58479
Functional classRural 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic75 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$442,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Season Road over Branch of Bear Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Season Road over Branch of Bear 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Season Road over Branch of Bear Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Season Road over Branch of Bear Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns Season Road over Branch of Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.