Al - 70 over Waxahatchee Creek
GoodShelby County, Alabama · Al 70 @ Waxahatchee Ck · Structure no. 018751
- Built
- 2007
- 18 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 300 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,420
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Al - 70 over Waxahatchee Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Al - 70 over Waxahatchee Creek in Shelby County, Alabama. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 5,420 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,613 by 2044. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Al - 70 over Waxahatchee Creek built?
It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.
What condition is Al - 70 over Waxahatchee 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Al - 70 over Waxahatchee Creek carry?
About 5,420 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Al - 70 over Waxahatchee Creek?
The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Al - 70 over Waxahatchee Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.