CR 55 over Four Mile Creek
FairShelby County, Alabama · Int. CR 55 and CR 61 · Structure no. 019252
- Built
- 2007
- 18 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 52 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,526
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 55 over Four Mile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 55 over Four Mile 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 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 1,526 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,140 by 2043. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 55 over Four Mile Creek built?
It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 55 over Four Mile Creek 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does CR 55 over Four Mile Creek carry?
About 1,526 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is CR 55 over Four Mile Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns CR 55 over Four Mile Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.