US Bridges

County Road 95 over Lee Brook

Good

Shelby County, Alabama · Int. of Co. RD.95 and 52 · Structure no. 018433

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,766
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 95 over Lee Brook is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 95 over Lee Brook 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 10,766 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,074 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 95
CrossesLee Brook
LocationInt. of Co. RD.95 and 52
RouteCounty Highway 95
CountyShelby County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.29021, -86.83592
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.9 US tons
Inventory rating56.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,766 (2023)
Projected traffic15,074 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$428,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 95 over Lee Brook built?

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

What condition is County Road 95 over Lee Brook 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 95 over Lee Brook carry?

About 10,766 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Road 95 over Lee Brook?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 95 over Lee Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.