US Bridges

Forest Lakes Blvd over Poplar Branch

Fair

Shelby County, Alabama · 2nd Entrance Into Subdiv. · Structure no. 018781

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
650
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Forest Lakes Blvd over Poplar Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Forest Lakes Blvd over Poplar 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 650 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 910 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesForest Lakes Blvd
CrossesPoplar Branch
Location2nd Entrance Into Subdiv.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyShelby County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.37372, -86.63163
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2024)
Projected traffic910 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Forest Lakes Blvd over Poplar Branch built?

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

What condition is Forest Lakes Blvd over Poplar Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Forest Lakes Blvd over Poplar Branch carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Forest Lakes Blvd over Poplar Branch?

The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Forest Lakes Blvd over Poplar Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.