US Bridges

Cross Creek Drive over Bear Creek

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Shelby County, Alabama · .3 Miles from CR 43 · Structure no. 019262

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cross Creek Drive over Bear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Cross Creek Drive over Bear Creek in Shelby County, Alabama. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesCross Creek Drive
CrossesBear Creek
Location.3 Miles from CR 43
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyShelby County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.39788, -86.60113
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic70 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$347,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Cross Creek Drive over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cross Creek Drive over Bear 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 Cross Creek Drive over Bear Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Cross Creek Drive over Bear Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns Cross Creek Drive over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.