US Bridges

CO RD 109 over Sfork Page Spring Branch

Good

Shelby County, Alabama · .4 MI S JCT CO RD 55 · Structure no. 018524

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
189
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 109 over Sfork Page Spring Branch is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 109 over Sfork Page Spring Branch 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 189 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 331 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCO RD 109
CrossesSfork Page Spring Branch
Location.4 MI S JCT CO RD 55
RouteCounty Highway 109
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.28839, -86.55961
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 rating72.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic189 (2024)
Projected traffic331 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$407,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 109 over Sfork Page Spring Branch built?

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

What condition is CO RD 109 over Sfork Page 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 109 over Sfork Page Spring Branch carry?

About 189 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 109 over Sfork Page Spring Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns CO RD 109 over Sfork Page Spring Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.