US Bridges

County Road 83 over Blue Spring Branch

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Shelby County, Alabama · .81 MI from CR 62 · Structure no. 018187

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
750
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 83 over Blue Spring Branch is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 83 over Blue Spring Branch in Shelby County, Alabama. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 83
CrossesBlue Spring Branch
Location.81 MI from CR 62
RouteCounty Highway 83
CountyShelby County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.37558, -86.45225
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2023)
Projected traffic750 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$531,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 83 over Blue Spring Branch built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 83 over Blue Spring Branch 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 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 83 over Blue Spring Branch carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Road 83 over Blue Spring Branch?

The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 83 over Blue Spring Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.